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Completely personal preference. I wear pants, but the only times I've ever waded have been for part of the day and the rest was on the bow of the boat. I don't burn much either, but pants mean I don't have to worry about sunscreen at all. Plus, if I get hot, I can dip my legs in and even though they're quick dry, they stay damp longer than bare skin, so it keeps me cool longer. I wore regular boxers every time I waded the flats. The only time I went deeper than just above the knee was to get out of the boat at high tide. A good pair of flats boots will be critical though if you're expecting lots of coral.
On Wed, Apr 25, 2018 at 3:25 PM, Tim Donaldson <timdon...@gmail.com> wrote:
Been dialing in my gear and clothes for a trip to the Bahamas in 3 weeks. Question for anyone who was done any tropical flats wading:Shorts or pants? I plan on being covered up completely up top, but I don't easily burn and would much rather wear shorts. Also, underneath should I wear my compression type smartwool boxer briefs? Something different?I've done tons of surfcasting in surf shorts, but I'm concerned about chafing while covering ground on the flats. Any advice or insight would be appreciated.
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I'd go with pants - one more layer between you and the sun, as well as anything you might brush up against or have run into you. Also, I think my dark green pants are far less conspicuous than my white or tanned legs.
I used to wear Bass Pro pants (Worldwide Sportsman) zip offs. It made it easier to stay cool when walking the flats.
Then I started fishing in the Carolinas and places with oyster bars would shred the bottom of the pant legs, and also in the Potomac and sliding down rocks or rubbing up against submerged boulders and old dam construction would rip the pants up.
I started fishing with Patagonia Guidewater pants, and have settled on Simms Guide pants, usually in tan. They both dry very quick and do not have zip off pants, which is fine because they’re still light enough to keep me cool.
I have to hem my pants. 31” inseam. Thing to look for is IF you have to have your pants hemmed, make sure you buy pants that don’t have snaps or buttons on the bottom that taper the ankle.
Regards,
R
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