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Thread: Wader recommendations

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    Wader recommendations

    I've never owned a pair of waders in my life but going to be purchasing my first pair for our fly in moose hunt what would you recommend

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    Re: Wader recommendations

    Wiggy's seem to be a popular choice for light weight setup.
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    Re: Wader recommendations

    Sims and look after them last Long time

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    Re: Wader recommendations

    simms all day long,
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    Re: Wader recommendations

    Do you want a pair that will last for years? If so, Simms G3 all the way. You will never regret it
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    Re: Wader recommendations

    I’ve owned many different waders from neoprene to breathable. Neoprene (5mm are best) are great for cold weather due to the insulating quality and come in sock foot or boot foot. Sock foot works best for walk fishing as you can snug up the over boot for support and also they come in rubber bottom boots and felt sole boots which are great for river rocks (plus you can buy crampons to go over boot when icy). Breathables also come in boot foot and sock foot. The benefit to boot foot it extra warmth in cold weather wading, but again sock foot and boots gives better support, just not nearly as warm.
    You got more info than needed only since you haven’t owned waders. Now to your question. Breathables are the way to go as they’re tough in comparison to neoprene, as neoprene cannot handle bush well cause it snags and tears.(been there done that on multiple moose/steelhead trips) I spent a pile of money over the years with Bare, but my latest pair bought 5-6 years ago now are Simms G3. They come in sock or boot foot and are tough as hell. Hunting, fishing, hiking creeks, climbing out of the boat etc, they’re the way to go. Easily layered for cold days or just shorts waders for warm ones. Dirt/blood washes right off and you stay dry; short of sweating your ass off inside from hiking. Hope this helps. PM for more info if needed.
    *** Simms also has regular and tall fit. Make sure you try them on in the store and step up high to make sure you have enough length in leg to crotch. This way you won’t rip the crotch crossing anything high, especially in a freezing cold river. Your twig and berries will never forgive you ***
    Last edited by Ride Red; 04-30-2021 at 07:44 AM.
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    Re: Wader recommendations

    Only made in usa Simms are worth it. The other ones, you pay for name only. Redington are good for mid price.
    If you buy breathable wader and bush wack lots get some uv flex like solarez and a uv light. Takes about 10 seconds to fix small pin holes and the fix lasts a long time.

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    Re: Wader recommendations

    everything leaks sooner or later, if you're doing a longer trip would be a good idea to bring the UV glue for quick repairs....aqua seal is a better patch imo, but takes longer to cure, you can add the accelerator but still not as quick as the UV glues
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    Re: Wader recommendations

    Are you fellas talking chest waders or hip waders ?
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    Re: Wader recommendations

    Quote Originally Posted by Arctic Lake View Post
    Are you fellas talking chest waders or hip waders ?
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    Either or. Never owned any

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