I learned to wade and trout fish at the same time on the LMF river, it has been proclaimed as the slickest river in the US. Please do use a staff and cleats along with your felt soles, at first don't wade over you knee caps, never step on a rock larger than your foot and if you feel yourself slipping try to sit down in the water. Just like casting a fly rod wading is a skill, keep at it.

Mike B