Wading The River

[Pup]

To those who wade below the Chickamauga Dam, ever do it in shorts and tennis shoes or are waders required?

 

[U-Tail]

it all depends if you want to stay dry, I wade Hiwassee river trout fishing in shorts and tennis shoes and above the dam in shorts and shoes. but below the dam make sure you have shoes wouldn't want a hook in the foot

 

[on fish]

I wear felt sole wading boots,very slick down there

 

[davisjeremy1981]

wear something with good tracktion on slick surfaces, the rocks are quite slippery. Also be very mindful of the current and where you are stepping. There are quite a few holes that will suddenly have you up to your chest or a rock will roll when you step on it and you'll take a spill of you're not careful.

 

[Pup]

Thank you all for your input. It's much appreciated.

If it's warm enough when I arrive, I may wade in shorts and felt-soled wading shoes. I'll be sure to wear a life vest too in case I step into an unsuspected deep hole.