My waders have a thick layer of egg resin coating the front of my right thigh, which is where my rag is attached. Somehow I generally miss the rag and just rub it on my waders. Or I just forget my rag and rub it on the waders.

I never, ever, even try to clean it off.

I also don't clean my reel handles or rod handles of egg goop unless the reel gets so fouled that it affects its performance.

I have green wool socks that go over my waders, inside my boots. It just doesn't feel right without them.

Always, always, trust a hunch, even if it's a pocket you've never caught a fish in, and never leave fish to find more.

Fish on...

Todd.