MarkXavierTreas Loc: LYNDEN, WASHINGTON

I'm looking at purchasing a set of Patagonia waders for general fishing in the Pacific Northwest.

I would appreciate hearing reviews and thoughts on wader usage.

My Reasoning:
- I mostly river fish from the bank
- I wear size 15 shoes. Patagonia and Simms both offer customized booties *at a notable upcharge :(
- I have $300 in Patagonia gift cards
- I've used Patagonia for all my climbing and backpacking adventures and absolutely love the brand.

But I'm new to fishing. What do y'all say?

*The other brand I'm looking at is Simms G3.
**Frogtogg is theoretically putting out a cheap pair of size 15 waders, but who knows when that'll happen.

SALMON ADDICT Loc: Snohomish county Washington

I've gotten 3 pairs of waders,The Simms and Cabelas brands the boots were seperate so easier to get sizes that fit better plus you can choose boots with hard soles or felt,buying a set of waders with attached boots will probably be more difficult considering a size 15 shoe.The set I got with attached boots weren't as good as the others and gave up alot in traction as the boots were very slippery on rocky bottom rivers.When I decide to get new ones again I plan on getting a pair of neoprene for winter and lightweight fabric for summer and already have both felt sole and hard sole boots which still work fine.

MarkXavierTreas Loc: LYNDEN, WASHINGTON

Thanks for the insights. The extra large size makes a lot of things complicated. Simms said I need to buy a size 16 of their boots to fit over the custom size 15 booties. I'm glad to have spoken w/ the company before I went ahead and started ordering.

SALMON ADDICT Loc: Snohomish county Washington

Very true,another advantage to multi pc waders is I've used an old pair of sneakers instead of the heavy boots in summer time,mostly depends on type of bottom your walking on,sneakers work great when the bottom is small pebbles or sand.

Jim Bradbury Loc: Buckley Washington

I have been wanting to get a pair of Chest waders my problem is my size. I am 63 years old and due to working harder than I should of when I was younger. I do not move very well in my older age. I am 5'-9" and tip the scales at 350 pounds with a size 11 extra wide foot, which means I will have to settle on a size 12 boot to get the width I need. When I find waders that fit my girth (aka Fatness), they are for a person who is 6'-6 tall. I also need a pair of booted waders as once I put on a pair of waders then I cannot bend over to tie my damn shoes. If anyone knows of someone who makes chest waders for someone my size, I would certainly like to know who that is so that I can get a pair.

MarkXavierTreas Loc: LYNDEN, WASHINGTON

Wow. That’s a heck of an annoying problem.
And strikingly complicated.

I went to Patagonias website and chatted with their customer service about sizing.
I called Simms and spoke to their customer service department as well. Both were very helpful.

I’m 6’5, 275lbs with a size 15/16 shoe. I trust we’ll both be figuring it out.

What’s your price range?

Jim Bradbury Loc: Buckley Washington

If and when I do find a pair of Waders that will fit me. I figure it is going to cost a minimum of $400.00 and maybe as much as $800.00. For now, I have been fishing out of my boat, which I do not have a pump on so have to be very careful where I go. I have mostly been fishing the lower mile and half or so of the Cowlitz. I do want to get out and bank fish some of the spots that I cannot go with my boat. Hence, I am looking for some chest waders.