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Advice on fishing waders
Posted on 9/27/20 at 8:41 am
Posted on 9/27/20 at 8:41 am
I’ve been fly fishing a good bit this summer in rivers around middle Tennessee and with the temps falling I need to get a pair of waders. I don’t plan on being out on frigid mornings, so I’d like something that is cool enough for summer but where I can slip some warm pants on underneath for those cool spring/fall mornings. Would you recommend stockingfoot with separate boots or bootfoot?
My biggest question- are expensive waders that much more durable and worth the extra, or would I be better to get a lower cost waders and replace it more often?
TIA for any help. I’m loving this new style of fishing but still have a lot to learn.
My biggest question- are expensive waders that much more durable and worth the extra, or would I be better to get a lower cost waders and replace it more often?
TIA for any help. I’m loving this new style of fishing but still have a lot to learn.
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Posted on 9/27/20 at 10:40 am to BeauxNArreaux
I wear Simms waist highs. The waist highs have a sleeve which converts the waders to chest waders. Stocking foot rather than boot foot. I had a pair of boot foot Goretex waders for duck hunting. I liked them, so I could see going in that direction. For me I need more lateral support than the boot foot offers. Out here in SW Montana I usually use felt, but YNP banned felt, so I own a pair of rubber sole boots as well. Korkers makes a boot with interchangeable soles. As for price, I dunno, except for the boot foot waders mentioned above, I’ve worn Simms waders since the old neoprene days. I’ve never regretted buying any of their products.
Posted on 9/27/20 at 10:53 am to BeauxNArreaux
Simms Gore-Tex.
I have a pair that have been fished in pretty hard over the years. They’re somewhere between 15-20 years old.
I have a pair that have been fished in pretty hard over the years. They’re somewhere between 15-20 years old.
Posted on 9/27/20 at 12:37 pm to bbvdd
Spend the Simms $$ and don’t look back. You don’t need the guide or pro series to get goretex.
Posted on 9/27/20 at 2:03 pm to BeauxNArreaux
Simms just wear wool under them. The water will never be colder than 29 ish F I am east of you and the tail waters here are cold as hell year round 40s so when winter hits you aren’t really gonna be much colder than now, I don’t think the caney fork is that cold unless you are closer to the dam and then I don’t think it’s that bad. Hands head chest and lower back kidneys keep them warm you will be good to go and wool wool wool wool. Wear boots with booties they fit better and gators over your boots will keep gravel out Simms has great customer service also if you want to float the fork let me know I’ll bring the boy you buy the beer!
Posted on 9/28/20 at 10:31 am to BeauxNArreaux
If you don't have to walk through any sticker bushes etc you can get the free stones from Simms. It's more of the bottom of the line but they will last.
Mine have lasted 3 years and I'm expecting many more.
If you do I would get a cheaper pair that you can replace every couple years.
Mine have lasted 3 years and I'm expecting many more.
If you do I would get a cheaper pair that you can replace every couple years.
Posted on 9/28/20 at 10:49 am to BeauxNArreaux
quote:
My biggest question- are expensive waders that much more durable and worth the extra, or would I be better to get a lower cost waders and replace it more often?
Good chance the better quality waders will fit better. Better fit make the day much more enjoybable.
Simms are top of the line. I have a pair of Orvis waders that I like alot. They have a clip on the shoulder strap that allows me to slide the top down to make them pants for hotter weather.
A good set of waders will last years and likely have a good repair/replacement program.
Definitely get the stocking foot and buy proper boots. I would absolutely recommend buying Simms boots. Check Ebay. I bought mine for 1/4 of original price on Ebay.
This post was edited on 9/28/20 at 11:03 am
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