The right waders for fly fishing?
Hey guys, thought this would be a great place to ask a question about the right waders for fly fishing? I am looking for a new pair of waders and need to decide between chest/waist waders. I’ve use chest waders in the past and felt a bit limited on flexibility and that I get too hot. The only downside is I have at times, needed full chest protection.
Do any of you have this same problem and what was your remedy?
Thoughts?
Andy
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Tags: Advantage, Chest Waders, Flexibility, Fly fishing, waist waders
September 1st, 2010 at 4:19 am
Chest waders, if you get a good wading belt you can easily turn the tops down in hot weather. Even better would be a pair of chest waders with a zip, they will roll down easily and keep you cool in the summer, but with waterproof zip technology comes waterproof zip prices. If your going to get a pair with a zip make sure that its a good pair otherwise they will leak.
I’ve heard nothing but good about Frogg Toggs waders, and their prices seem fair. They’re one of the new-ish “Simms-killers” and I think they probably make waders as good as any of the smaller brands (Hodgman, Caddis, Dan Bailey). I think I would classify the set you’re looking at as “entry level.” My rule of thumb is that if you fish often (once a week or more), your waders will last 1 – 1.5 years for every $100 you spend. After that period, you’ll start developing leaks, seepage, etc. If you fish less (once a month) then you can stretch out the life of the waders. If you fish more often, then you really should be looking for a better set.
Don’t forget — it really is best to try on waders before buying. If you’re buying online, this can be tough. See if you can’t find a place where you can try them on, even if you don’t buy them from that store. Barring that, at least try on similarly sized waders to make sure you get the best fit.