Need help purchasing waders.
Maryland Fishing
May 13, 2023 23:02:19 #
May 14, 2023 05:42:44 #
NJ219bands wrote:
https://www.hndoutdoors.com
Thanks NJ, I will check out the site
May 14, 2023 09:25:42 #
Gmchief
Loc: New Hampshire coast
Good morning plum. I was looking at neoprene waders one time. A guy walking by told me to think hard about neoprene. He said they can get unbearably hot in warm weather.
May 14, 2023 10:41:22 #
bapabear
Loc: Blaine, Washington
For chest waders, I have a guide model pair of stockingfoot Simms breathable chest waders. I take good care of them. They still look great and have never needed a patch. I used them for several years of guiding in Alaska, personal fishing in Alaska and an unknown number of trips in a float tube. I still use them to launch the boat at no dock launches. I purchased them about 15 years ago. They are expensive, but worth every penny. For duck hunting, I use neoprene chest waders with built in boots. Climbing in and out of state blinds is tough on them. As fo hip waders, I have never found a pair that holds up as Alaska hiking boots, so I buy what I can get on sale, as long as the boot is comfortable. It seam all rubber boots crack no mater how I store them. Don't forget the belt. I also wear a life jacket, it makes a good warm vest. More important, I believe it saved my life in the Kenai river.
May 14, 2023 10:50:51 #
Gmchief wrote:
Good morning plum. I was looking at neoprene waders one time. A guy walking by told me to think hard about neoprene. He said they can get unbearably hot in warm weather.
Thanks Chief, Something to consider. For sure wouldn't be totally up to my waste in the water 100% of the time.
May 14, 2023 14:11:33 #
badgerfan2963
Loc: Bradenton, FL
Rubber waders are usually the cheapest. However, it has been my experience they only last a year or two. I've had much better luck with neoprenes. The kind I used required buying separate boots.
May 14, 2023 14:42:48 #
May 14, 2023 16:16:52 #
Dmpowell
Loc: WesternMD
And waders also deter the always-popular snappin' turtle bite...
Although a big one might cut a hole if it hits the right angle.
Although a big one might cut a hole if it hits the right angle.
May 14, 2023 18:09:54 #
Steve smith
Loc: Cambridge Maryland
plumbob wrote:
Good morning folks. Some of you may have seen a pi... (show quote)
Rogers sporting goods on the internet makes a canvas wader called 2 in 1 which means you can zip a liner in and out of them depending on the water temp hope that helps neoprene is good for cold but summer you will sweat
May 15, 2023 00:21:40 #
Plum, my guess for your use , you would probably want the “ non-insulated “. Lots of good advice from fish yaker and everyone else. I second the brands mentioned Hodgman are more budget minded, Simms worth every bit. Those are brands I own, frogtoggs look good too. IMO can’t really effectively fish a stream to its full potential unless you get off the bank , especially flyfishing. Good luck.
May 15, 2023 07:23:35 #
WiBob
Loc: NE Wisconsin
Dmpowell wrote:
And waders also deter the always-popular snappin' turtle bite...
Although a big one might cut a hole if it hits the right angle.
Although a big one might cut a hole if it hits the right angle.
Thanks DM - I was wondering about that. I have no idea how/why that would work, but I'm going to take it on faith just so I can feel better when out there!
May 15, 2023 13:35:07 #
Ugly fish
Loc: W Penn
Plumb, look on Ebay and mercari before you buy. Get an idea of what are the spendy models then you’ll know if they are a deal. I know some folks like wading without waders but I figure a trout the size I am hunting for knows exactly what human danger smells and tastes like. Sorta like wearing Old Spice out to hunt deer.
May 15, 2023 15:19:42 #
SCOTTYBEAR
Loc: Pennsylvania
plumbob wrote:
Good morning folks. Some of you may have seen a pi... (show quote)
Dicks Sporting Goods has a nice selection and will ship them right to your front door.
May 15, 2023 16:26:51 #
Thanks Guys to the most recent replies. I had Mothers day duties yesterday and fishing today. So back at it now saving the replies.
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