Wader Question

[Mr. Sandman]

Have the custom simms G3 with muck boot...excellent (always dry) for sand beaches. Heavy duty fantastic quality. Multiple layers of heavy breathable material. If you use your gear hard...the simms products are for you. The best waders hands down are simms

Also have the LLBean Helix stocking foot with korker boots boa system for rock breaches. (lightweight, very dry and comfortable like wearing regular pants) Surprisingly rugged for their light weight, very satisfied. Most comfortable waders I have ever owned. Really breathable dry material. Super easy in and out. (rarely a problem with sand in the boa system as they have a great gator that protects against sand intrusion into the boa system. It has happened, once. That said, I bought these just for fishing rocky areas and they have worked great. LLbean is a super company)

Also have about 3-4 pair of off the shelf tackle store boot foot waders (various brands)for misc duty around the water. Not was well made. These are what I call "price point" products and are OK for a season or two but nothing like the two above. In the winter I wear thick neos for scalloping. The rest of the year breathables.

Given who you are...I would get a pair of the top of the line simm custom guide waders made just for you (about $600-700 ). It will be the last pair you only ever buy.