waskeyc,

I use breathable waders year round on large rivers except in July and August, the hot months. That is mainly based on the temp of the water not so much on the temp of the air. On very small streams like what you showed, waders are not really needed. Wet wading is fine. I either wear wading sandals or wading shoes with felt soles. I use the wading shoes if I feel I will need some ankle support while walking over fist sized rocks and such. One advantage that waders do have is they help keep the ticks off you, as long as you keep them brushed off your upper body. When wet wading I tuck the cuffs of my long pants into my socks or use a strap to close off the bottom, as a means of tick control. I hate ticks with a passion. An old pair of tennis shoes can work just fine but they usually tend to be slippery on wet mossy rocks. My wading boots also came with rubber soles but they have spikes in the to grab on the slippery stuff. Not my first choice to use but they work.

Larry ---sagefisher---