Waders

[saturnine138]

I'm thinking of getting a pair of waders if I've got any money left over after the holidays. Lately I've been in streams and ponds an awful lot collecting data, and I fish as well. After wading through an old beaver pond to take measurements of the lodge, I am positive that I never want to come in contact with water that disgusting again. I dont know the first thing about waders, but Cabelas makes some good gear, so I was thinking of getting these: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...arentType=index&parentId=cat350005&id=0005506

I live in NY and most of my research is done upstate where the weather can vary quite a bit day to day, so I wanted something I could use in all(or at least most) weather. Are the 5mm waders too mobility limiting or warm to use in the summer? What's the best choice for all year use? Any advice or suggestions would be helpful. Thanks guys.

 

[mewolf1]

I live in NY and most of my research is done upstate where the weather can vary quite a bit day to day, so I wanted something I could use in all(or at least most) weather.

I'm in Minnesota and wade nearly all year fishing trout and Steelhead. For me the breathable waders are the way too go. With them you can wear longjohns and fleece pants for really cold wading or in the summer I wear a PJ bottom to keep the waders off my skin and I don't over heat. They too, are light and realitivly durable.:thumbup:

Not so much as limiting,but in the summer hotter than the hinges of hell.

Are the 5mm waders too mobility limiting or warm to use in the summer? What's the best choice for all year use? Any advice or suggestions would be helpful. Thanks guys.

 

[Garonne]

I use wader for fishing all year long, these are 4mm neopren thickness, in winter the temperature is around -2°C and in summer is 30°C.
For winter you appreciate the wader a lot but in summer this is a living death, I used to buy very good wader mark, today i buy the less expensive, because I scratch them with the rocks and blackberry bushes and it is a miracle when they last 2 years.
Take in account also some models fitted with an external felt sole which avoid slipping on stones moss-covered.
For summer days I don't have defined a solution, just if your river is full of fish you will forget

 

[minipyro23]

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t...parentType=index&indexId=cat350005&hasJS=true. I bought a pair of these a year or two ago and I liked them alot. They did not leak and since the boot was built in no gravel got into my foot. I liked these a lot and the foam on the bottom helps to grip slipery rocks. They are only 55 dollars and are a great buy for the price. Not sure if this link will work at the top of page since I never posted one before but if it does not work just search waders in cabelas and it's at the top 4 buys.

 

[lacourla]

I've fished in 20-90 degree weather (both in upstate NY) and feel you can't go wrong with breathable waders. I tried neoprene when I first started fishing for salmon and steelhead about 5 years ago but always felt "clammy and wet" with them.

Once I switched to a good pair of breathables I've never had this problem again. The trick is to layer your undergarments in cold weather with a light wicking layer against your skin followed by a pair of fleece pants, and then the waders. In the warmer weather I just wear shorts under them.

Another tip---get studded boots if you can, they will keep you from swimming when the bottom is covered in slick, snotty rocks....trust me, I learned this the hard way

Drew