riverman wrote:
I realized
that I was constantly pushing the boundary and soaking my legs, and needed
some honest waders.

--riverman


it's funny about hip boots, I think I get a leg or both legs wet to some
degree every time I wear them

I think it's from (a) getting engrossed in fishing and forgetting and
(b) the psychology of calling them "hip" boots, for really they only
keep you dry to just below your crotch, whereas my "hip" is closer
to my belt line.

The only exception to getting my legs wet is when fishing real
small brookie streams where I'm essentially rock-hopping. Of course,
in those cases I probably could get by without them altogether....