Need some help from the experts on creekwalking

[USMC1986]

Hey all...I've read up some on creekwalking and I really want to make a go of it since all the corn and bean fields here are impossible to walk through and find anything. If anyone can chime in on this topic, I would greatly appreciate it! On Labor Day, I plan on walking a creek with my hip waders. The creek has a known village site upstream and I plan to get in near a bridge and walk upstream to where two streams come together...this where the site once was. Any tips on places to focus on? I'm darn near tempted to go buy some snorkeling gear, just so I can see into the water better.
I've done a little creek walking, with no success in other spots and I feel I may be passing by some artifacts but just not seeing them. Any info from the experts here Thanks in advance!

Semper Fi
Dan

 

[Jeffro]

Get away from the hipwaders if you're anywhere near hip deep water. One slip and its tough to get out if they fill up with water. Look for Hodgemans, they're like a wetsuit with boots built in and come up to the chest, skin tight.

I also use scotchbright pads glued to the bottom of my soles. Helps out a bunch with slippage on those larger rocks.