Hank_The_Tank
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 2:06:11 PM
Do any of you guys have experience with fishing waders? I have the opportunity this year to do some river fishing that will require waders. I generally buy from Cabelas as I have their credit card and get money back. When I search Men's Waders I get 92 options and have no clue where to start. Generally I want to spend under $120. Thoughts on each of the below:

(noting that I need chest high)

-Thickness

-Insulated/Not-Insulated

-Material

-Types of soles/connected boots

-Cleated/not-cleated

-Anything else I need to consider

If you want to really help out, take a look at the Cabelas site and look at all of the ones under $120 and let me know what you think my best bet is.

Hank_The_Tank
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 2:11:52 PM
So about 35 options in that price range and chest high
elRopo
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 2:18:00 PM
elRopo
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 2:58:00 PM
DrafterX
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 3:00:41 PM
I heard you have to buy the the white ones to be cool.... 😟
RMAN4443
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 3:06:22 PM

I heard you have to buy the the white ones to be cool.... 😟

DrafterX wrote:

I heard Orange is the New White 🤥 Ok OK I really heard......Orange is the New Black 😊

ZRX1200
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 3:30:15 PM
Neoprene is my preference as you won't turn into an anchor if you get water in em.
dstieger
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 3:39:08 PM

Neoprene is my preference as you won't turn into an anchor if you get water in em.

ZRX1200 wrote:

these ARE for Hank

corey sellers
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 5:02:26 PM
Prayers sent
Just Relax
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 5:41:32 PM
Get some with shoulders that buckle not just adjust. A belt above the waist is nice too. Chest pockets are also nice. Insulation depends on water temp. The type of boot to get will depend on the river bottom. A rocky bottom with faster current will be slick and big cleats will suck. The cleats will help sinking so much in a real muddy bottom though.

Whatever you get make sure to poke holes in the bottom of the boots though, this will help drain them when moisture is trapped inside.

Hank_The_Tank
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 7:48:32 PM

Get some with shoulders that buckle not just adjust. A belt above the waist is nice too. Chest pockets are also nice. Insulation depends on water temp. The type of boot to get will depend on the river bottom. A rocky bottom with faster current will be slick and big cleats will suck. The cleats will help sinking so much in a real muddy bottom though.

Whatever you get make sure to poke holes in the bottom of the boots though, this will help drain them when moisture is trapped inside.

Just Relax wrote:

Thanks! Appreciate the legit response.

Just Relax
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 7:56:22 PM

Thanks! Appreciate the legit response.

Hank_The_Tank wrote:

Yep - don't poke holes in the bottom of the boots.... Thought that would get a laugh.

dkeage
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 7:58:14 PM

Yep - don't poke holes in the bottom of the boots.... Thought that would get a laugh.

Just Relax wrote:

.....and you went and ruined it....](*,)

corey sellers
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 7:58:17 PM
I was not going to say anything on that one but it would have been funny
Whistlebritches
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 8:25:48 PM
I only duck hunt in my waders but absolutely go breathables........You have not experienced swamp azz til you're out on a warm day in a set of neoprene's.
KingoftheCove
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 9:01:18 PM

Neoprene is my preference as you won't turn into an anchor if you get water in em.

ZRX1200 wrote:

^this...

Unless you're an excellent swimmer, in real good shape, and you know you'll be able to shuck your outfit QUICK should you stumble and fall in the water.

Even experienced guys out here have died on the Chetco and the Rogue.

Whistlebritches
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 9:20:01 PM

^this...

Unless you're an excellent swimmer, in real good shape, and you know you'll be able to shuck your outfit QUICK should you stumble and fall in the water.

Even experienced guys out here have died on the Chetco and the Rogue.

KingoftheCove wrote:

I suppose my water skills are still extraordinary.......I usually swim the length of our local lake,3 miles,at least 2-3 times a year.

ZRX1200
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 9:38:53 PM
Try doing it with an extra 150lbs and a current.
ZRX1200
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 9:40:06 PM
I've seen dead bodies with the plain rubber waders rush past my fishing spot. Twice.
KingoftheCove
Tuesday, March 28, 2017 9:56:33 PM

I suppose my water skills are still extraordinary.......I usually swim the length of our local lake,3 miles,at least 2-3 times a year.

Whistlebritches wrote:

Breathables with a belt or two, and a PFD.............prolly fine.

Still, if there's current, cold water, dicey bottom?............neoprene for me.

Anyone wearing those old school rubber units is a fool.

In fact I believe the guy who drowned here recently was wearing just that sort of getup. And he was standing in 2 or 3 feet of water............initially.

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