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Fishing waders help?
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08-12-2015, 08:28 PM
I have never been fly fishing but I want to start so I thought I would start by buying waders and boots but I am not sure what to look for or what makes a good wader. I want to buy some for this weekend but again I am clueless on what to get. I have a flyrod and some flies and thats it.
any help or advice will go a long way! Tx! [signature]
08-12-2015, 08:54 PM
You can pick up a pair of Korker's Redside wading boots for about $120. I have a pair of them right now and they're awesome. They're worth the price. A bad pair of wading boots just creates more of a problem than anything.
As for waders, stay away from any made by Redington. I had a pair of their SonicDry waders ($400 retail price) and the seams split after 7 months of use. Granted, I fish a lot but they still shouldn't tear that quickly. My favorite pair is the Orvis Silver Sonic wader. They're about $280 but great quality and they breathe the best out of any wader I've used. However, the Riverwalk breathable waders (ones that AREN'T neoprene) from Sportsman's Warehouse are a pretty good get. Decent quality, and as long as you take care of them they should stand up to a season or two of light-to-moderate use. [signature]
08-12-2015, 09:10 PM
Cabelas has a great set up of waders Dry Plus stocking foot with boots (felt or lugged) for around $200 usually. Check their web site. I have had mine for 10 years and they just started leaking in the foot. My son has had his for 2 years and they are perfect. We fish every week end and each have survived 10 day trips to Alaska with out problems.
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08-12-2015, 09:44 PM
[quote sagedave]Cabelas has a great set up of waders Dry Plus stocking foot with boots (felt or lugged) for around $200 usually. Check their web site. I have had mine for 10 years and they just started leaking in the foot. My son has had his for 2 years and they are perfect. We fish every week end and each have survived 10 day trips to Alaska with out problems.[/quote]
I have the same waders, but I have Simms boots. If you get a breathable wader and you plan on fishing in the early spring and late fall (Lake fishing pontoon boats or float tubes) make sure you are using something like insulated pants / sweats and a good pair of socks under them for warmth. So when you are buying the wader and boots keep the extra layers in mind. [signature]
08-13-2015, 02:01 AM
As everyone has stated, get the best you can afford. I think Breathables Is the only choice because they are light weight and easy to move in. Note, you do have to wash them periodically to clean the breathable holes. Also, never wear cotton under them as cotton does not wick water/sweat away.
When trying them on, squat. First and foremost test right there. Get a pair with a fair warranty and good reviews. I bought a pair of Caddis boots about three years ago for $50. They have served me well, but I will need to put a little glue on the sole. I too have Simm's boots too. Simm's is expensive but well worth every penny. Also check William Joseph. They have clearance sales every year and you can score a killer deal then. I got the old man a pair of the $400. waders for $29. [signature]
08-13-2015, 05:06 AM
Get a pair of redington, orvis, or sims waders and korker boots. Don't buy cabelas brand of wader or boot's they suck!
For late spring to early summer when the water temp is anywhere from 50'f or above use breathable waders but when it get's in the 40's and below 3 mm neoprene is great especially for late fall till early spring. When it get's colder don't forget to buy a pair of high quality smart wool socks. I can't remember the brand I got for free when I was working at the bird but just from fly fishing, ice fishing, snowboarding, and skiing those are the best type of socks to use when it get's cold. I got a pair of korker king river boots and I just love them especially when you can change the soles any time you want rubber or felt soles. As well their on sale right now for $139.99 instead of 169.99 http://www.cabelas.com/product/Korkersre...ader+boots [signature]
08-13-2015, 01:43 PM
Did you know that Sheels, Cabelas and Sportsmans has a 30 to 90 day guarantee on all of their products. So if you do get something that doesn't fit you can take it back and get a different size with zero hassle. BTW I bought that Cabelas waders the other guy talked about and they leaked out of the box as in day one. But they did give me my money back.
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08-13-2015, 01:59 PM
[quote spencerD]As for waders, stay away from any made by Redington. I had a pair of their SonicDry waders ($400 retail price) and the seams split after 7 months of use. Granted, I fish a lot but they still shouldn't tear that quickly.[/quote]
That's a shame. I have the Redington Sonic Pros and they've served me well for several years of moderate to heavy use without a problem. They are a bit spendy, but I've certainly gotten my money's worth out of them. [signature]
08-13-2015, 02:26 PM
You're honestly the first person I've heard of say their Redington waders have lasted 'em for a while. I LOVED the SonicDry waders - they were super light, comfortable, and looked great. But after 7 months of use, they shouldn't tear. I've had issues with some of their other apparel and gear as well. But I'm glad your pair's worked out for you!
I do like their rods. I think for the money they give the beginner the best bang for their buck aside from any of the entry-level Orvis outfits. [signature]
08-13-2015, 03:15 PM
Interesting, just out of curiosity did you try few different pairs of Redington Sonic pro waders or was it just one one pair that ripped ?
Reason I ask is ive had Simm waders that tore and leaked but after exchanging them the second pair lasted me quite a few years [signature]
08-13-2015, 03:21 PM
It was just the one pair. I write about fly fishing for a living, and Redington sent me the pair to review so I couldn't exchange 'em for a new pair seeing as they were free in the first place.
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08-13-2015, 03:35 PM
Best advice is dont invest too much time in a single Brand of waders Brands are like colors everyone has a opinion about one.
On the average I get 3 to 4 years out of a pair waders regardless of brand so think of them as replaceable tools. The way I see it is if im only going to get a max of 4 years in a pair of waders I can either buy a really expensive pair of waders that will last 4 years or I could go less expensive and buy 2 pairs. . For example back in the day I bought a pair of Simms G3 waders for around 600.00 bucks lasted me about 4 to 5 years. 600 bucks I could have purchased 2 pairs of Cabelas dry plus waders at 150 each totaling 300 for both pairs and saved myself 300 bucks No the Cabelas weren't nearly as nice as the G3's but they did their job kept me dry and in reality nobody cares what kind of waders your wearing, if they do then they need to leave their purses & high heels at home. [  ] My advice would be find a brand and a pair that fits your budget and get to fishing. Don't get caught up in the commercialization of buying and get time in on the water. [signature]
08-13-2015, 05:18 PM
So I rock Simms G3 pants and G3 chest waders, but let me add something about candelas.. I have a pair of their guide weight waders that I used for salmon fishing in WA. I had them for around 5 years before I tore them on a fence. I took them to cabelas for repairs and they were replaced by the newer model on the spot, no questions asked... Can't beat service like that
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08-13-2015, 06:53 PM
ABSOLUTELY Koch! But it is not so much years, but how much one wears them. I wear Hippers all summer so yes my Simms full waders have lasted 5 years.
But, my Brother in-law wears his almost every day (he does sprinklers for a living). Out of several pairs he has owned the Simms last the longest through the most abuse and they are fantastic with their warranty. So I say, get the best you can afford comfortably. And save some money for some under armor. [signature]
08-13-2015, 08:24 PM
I am partial to Orvis. I have a set of the Orvis Silver Sonic Guide waders and I love them. I ordered them through Fishwest in Sandy and they shipped them straight to my house without shipping charges. Get good boots too and make sure they are grippy. I'm using Orvis Ultra-light wading boots with studs in them. It's so nice, especially if you wade aggressively.
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08-13-2015, 11:42 PM
This is all great information! I am clearly a fish out of water on this topic so all the advice is helping out a lot! Big thanks!
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08-15-2015, 02:45 PM
I have both breathable and neoprene. Breathable for warm weather and water and neoprene for cold weather. Go and try them on make sure they are comfortable and that you can layer up under them if necessary. Boots are dependent upon if you are wading a lot of us in them Ina tube or toon.
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08-16-2015, 05:57 PM
If you intend of fishing for more then 10 years don't go cheap on waders or boots. Ive owned plenty and you get what you pay for. Ive had the orvis pro guide waders for about 5 years and they have held up ok. They do have a slight leak through one of the seams now but I have put many miles and days on them in Alaska. I fish up there year round. My next pair will definatly be Simms. I have their boots and love them, comfortable and great ankle support. Just a thought.... cause this is what I'm doing..... Right now I don't need waders down here with the water being 65 degrees plus. So I am saving some money to get the g4's with the zipper.
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