Flintlock1776 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 I plan on taking my son with me on Fresh Water Stream Fishing trips to trout. It will be a new experience for us as we are not heavily into fishing (yet).What do you look for in waders? I see some that have stirrups, other are 'stocking" feet and some have boots. I an more concerned with staying dry so I think the boot waders are the way to go. I am a large guy so that narrows the choices down a bit. Cabelas & Bass Pro don't have many in my category and DSG seems to. I know I have to try them on first for sure. What do you recommend? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 (edited) If you plan to do a lot of walking to and from your fishing spots, also while fishing. Stocking foot waders with separate boots, will be your best choice for comfort. If your fishing trips have not much walking, boot foot waders will work. I have both, by far the stocking foot waders are the best. Also, the use of Goretex or any other breathable type wader will also keep you more comfortable. One more thing. Neoprene type waders are awesome in the colder waters of November - March. But I would seriously never wear them in the warmer months! You will sweat like crazy! Be sure to check your local laws if you plan to use felt bottom soles. Some states already have them banned, because of DIDYMO. Personally, I think its wrong banning just felt, this stuff can collect on anything. Laces, buckles, eyelets, and even inside boots due to the holes used for draining of water. Here is some reading on DIDYMO. http://www.fish.state.pa.us/water/habitat/ans/didymo/faq_didymo.htm http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/54244.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Didymosphenia_geminata http://www.epa.gov/region8/water/didymosphenia/ Edited April 10, 2011 by LifeNRA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Looks like fishing could be expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeNRA Posted April 11, 2011 Report Share Posted April 11, 2011 Well, it depends on what you buy. There are $800 waders, then there are $50 waders. If you plan on using these strictly for fishing, I would get the stocking foot hands down. Cabela's has waders to fit stocky people. I know I was there trying them on. But you definitely want a pair that are breathable, otherwise your going to be clammy inside them. I will not pay for Simms waders, paying for the name is not me. I go for value, but also how they are built. Thats why I have no problems with Cabela's. $200 vs. $400 Simms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearClaw Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Here in Maryland feltsole waders have been banned. I just bought a pair of Emerger stockingfoot waders from LL Bean for $95.00 with a lifetime guarantee for workmanship. I tried them and they feel comfortable, much more than the boot/wader combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Why wold they ban felt soles? I think I need boot type anyway to deal with the rocks and such. This is getting so complicated and $$$:helpsmilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruttinbuc Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Why wold they ban felt soles? I think I need boot type anyway to deal with the rocks and such. This is getting so complicated and $$$:helpsmilie: The soles are suspect in carrying destructive parasites responsible for rock snot and whirling disease in fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 I got hip wader with lug soles for my son and myself, they were on sale at Cabelas $40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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