Dave,

You're from Iowa, it's winter and close to zero. Hell yea you can wet wade. It'll feel great to you. The locals on the other hand??? I remember my first winter living in South Florida. I was outside in a pair of shorts, a lady walks by with her kids and they were wearing winter coats (like we have here inMinnesota) and stocking hats. I just looked and laughed.

As far as fishing goes, I was in grad school at the time. Didn't do any fishing, but had a few research cruises that went in and out of Key West. If I remember correctly there might have been a trip or two to the local bars

Kevin