What are you guys wearing for waders and wading boots these days? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

ProfessorM · 04-24-2009, 02:48 PM

I need some and have several Bean gift certificates so i guess it is the brand I will look at. I haven't a clue on what to get though. I never have owned a breathable pair. Can't decide between boot foot or the other.

STREETFIGHT · 04-24-2009, 03:17 PM

i average 3 or 4 nights a week april thru december- 50/50 sand/rock - and get about 2.5/3 seasons out of the simms G3's they are a little more expensive but if your only buying a pair every 3 years its cheaper in the long run.

wader-dad · 04-24-2009, 03:27 PM

Spring and fall- Gra-lite waders. Summer or rock hopping- Cloudveil waders and wading boots.

By the way- Gra-lite website is down becasue they only do custom waders now to your size for around $240. PM me for their contact info.

Cool Beans · 04-24-2009, 03:29 PM

Check Cabelas Bargain Bin. They have several on sale now.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...14&id=cat21492
Their Cabela's Alaskan Guide™ Dry-Plus® Breathable Waders - Stout
are normally $169 and are on sale in the bargain cave for $99

numbskull · 04-25-2009, 05:49 AM

I, too, have been very happy with the G3's.

luds · 04-25-2009, 06:22 AM

I would be all over the bean waders but for some reason they only make them for short people.

tlapinski · 04-25-2009, 07:42 AM

I have been using the Cabela's Guide Tech Dry Plus for a while now. They usually last me about 2 seasons before they need to be replaced. A little touch up in the crotch with some silicone keeps them going. That area is the one flaw as the seam leaks about half way into a season. Otherwise, they have been great.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...005&hasJS=true

Returned last season's pair this week. Intended on replacing with the same ones, but they did not have them in stock at the East Hartford store, and I needed them ASAP, so I went with the new Guide Wear Dry Plus. They look to be the same material but they have the dry pocket on the outside and a couple added inside pockets in place of the weird detachable exterior pocket. That thing was the one part of the GT's that I did not like. I always removed that thing right away as it was too bulky under my dry top.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...cat350005&rid=

For boots, I picked up a pair of Cabela's ultra light wading boots last year. They are decent, but might not last if I wore waders more often. For the price, they are a good deal, and the Cabela's warrantee can't be beat.
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...=cat20616&rid=

Of course, the waders get less and less use now that i wear my wetsuit most of the time. The waders only really come out early and late in the season.

Back Beach · 04-25-2009, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by luds

I would be all over the bean waders but for some reason they only make them for short people.

WTF Mike, did you grow 10" taller since the last time I saw you? My brother is 6'3" and has a pair, Bart is 6'3" or so and has a pair too.

You must be like 7'4" if you can't fit into them

tobias · 04-25-2009, 08:27 AM

Bean has two style of waders in tall sizes, the goretex model and their new Helix model. I don't think you need a tall size unless you've grown a foot like Backbeach said. I've got Bean's Wicked Tough waders in a tall size.

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Originally Posted by luds

I would be all over the bean waders but for some reason they only make them for short people.

basswipe · 04-25-2009, 09:06 AM

Started using the Albright Trinity waders that I bought over the Winter when they had that insane offer.I use them with Cabelas Ultralight boot.So far so good.Very durable.

For bootfoots I use Cabelas Gold Medal waders.Have had the same set I think for four,maybe five years now.No issues.

But I must admit as time passes and my knees and right shoulder deteriorate I find myself fishing ever lighter gear and walking a lot less distance,so for me I get more time out of my waders/boots.

Bronko · 04-24-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorM

I need some and have several Bean gift certificates so i guess it is the brand I will look at. I haven't a clue on what to get though. I never have owned a breathable pair. Can't decide between boot foot or the other.

Paul if you are going to go with llbeans (which I do as well) these are the ticket. Reasonable price and unreal return policy. Very sturdy and really comfortable, I am in mine all season. No complaints.

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/sto...rom=SR&feat=sr

Back Beach · 04-25-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bronko

Paul if you are going to go with llbeans (which I do as well) these are the ticket. Reasonable price and unreal return policy. Very sturdy and really comfortable, I am in mine all season. No complaints.

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/sto...rom=SR&feat=sr

I will literally pound the table and second your recommendation for these waders too. I think they're the best by far.
I just can't see the fascination with stocking foot waders and wading boots...

numbskull · 04-25-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Back Beach

I just can't see the fascination with stocking foot waders and wading boots...

Really suck for the outer cape
So/so for the canal
Fantastic for terrain like Cutty or jetty stuff (though arguably a wetsuit is better).
Too cold for winter trout.

I was thrilled when I made the switch to stockingfoots/wading boots for most of the fishing I do, but found I had to buy a second pair of bootfoot waders to cover more formal occassions.

The Dad Fisherman · 04-25-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Back Beach

I just can't see the fascination with stocking foot waders and wading boots...

See, myself....I can't stand bootfoot waders. They always seem to "float" on my foot as I walk in them and I don't get the ankle support I want with them.

Bootfoot are good for the sand (I still don't like them, though) but I want Stocking foot w/ boots for the rocks.

might Just be me......but not a fan

striperman36 · 04-25-2009, 08:27 PM

my beans have a gortex sock, I don't like the neoprene sock. A size 14 foot is nearly impossible to find comfortable foot wear.

I hike nearly 10 mi with my stockingfoot when we hit the Rapid River so I like wearing a lighter pair of hiking type boots.

when I fish the salt on the beach, I wear high top sneakers,
When I fish on the rocks I wear my studded boots.

My preference and opinion, it just works well for the types of fishing I do.

striperman36 · 04-25-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ProfessorM

I need some and have several Bean gift certificates so i guess it is the brand I will look at. I haven't a clue on what to get though. I never have owned a breathable pair. Can't decide between boot foot or the other.

I have the bean gortex wading pants, love them

leptar · 04-25-2009, 11:07 AM

I love my silver labels from Orvis..
The new style looks promising...

Orvis silver label

luds · 04-25-2009, 11:26 AM

BackBeach and Tobias,
Thanks. I'll give them a try. I've only ever tried on the emerger and I couldn't bend down to unhook a fish in them. Going to hit the burlington bean today or tomorrow.