Yet another wader question. - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Pete F. · 03-20-2009, 05:18 PM

If you are 6 years on 4 waders you are doing good, depending on how much you fish.
My current favorite wader system is LL Bean Emergers and this time I got LL Bean river something studded. I am too old to wear Korkers all night and walk.

spence · 03-20-2009, 05:37 PM

I've had good luck with my Simms G3's, although I don't beat on them nearly as hard as some guys do.

It's too bad you're not a female as SierraTradingPost.com has some great deals on them right now.

-spence

numbskull · 03-20-2009, 05:43 PM

Go with Simms G3 or G4. I did, on #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&'s advice, and have used them hard for 3 years, all in rocks/barnacles, and been very happy. They are easy to patch when you cut them (which isn't often since they are like armor), the seams can be expected to be good and stay good. They are comfortable.

Although they are expensive, there is something to said for buying a product made by someone who cares about what they are producing and works in a small enough company to be held responsible for the quality of his/her work. Simms stands behind their name and their product.

If you plan to cover any distance in rock at night, get spiked wading boots with good ankle support (not the lightest boots on the market) and it will greatly improve your mobility and safety.

Tagger · 03-20-2009, 05:58 PM

not a big fan of korkers in the rocks ..I'm not use to my feet being so big ,,or hooking under other rocks .. I've fallen so much because of Korkers in boulder fields . I think they are better suited for large slimy rocks on edges of jettys .. I 've been wearing G3's with spiked boots a solid 3 years now .. No misshaps(leaks) but I'm careful .. If you wear breathable stuff under your waders, it is like fishing in your pajamas.. $425 stocking foot waders,,$175 boots .. but I don't own a boat and wife don't need fancy jewlery ..

spence · 03-20-2009, 06:07 PM

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not a big fan of korkers in the rocks ..I'm not use to my feet being so big ,,or hooking under other rocks .. I've fallen so much because of Korkers in boulder fields .

Not to mention the added weight.

I rarely wear Korkers any more. Only if I know I'm going to be standing on rocks with a lot of weed. 95% of the time the studded felt is good enough.

-spence

numbskull · 03-20-2009, 06:08 PM

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................ $425 stocking foot waders,,$175 boots .. but I don't own a boat and wife don't need fancy jewlery ..

Right. With you on her arm she could be wearing the Hope diamond and people would still feel sorry for her.

NIB · 03-20-2009, 06:10 PM

Pete F. · 03-20-2009, 06:43 PM

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Right. With you on her arm she could be wearing the Hope diamond and people would still feel sorry for her.

Tagger, don't worry people say the same thing about him.

steve · 03-25-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Tagger

not a big fan of korkers in the rocks ..I'm not use to my feet being so big ,,or hooking under other rocks .. I've fallen so much because of Korkers in boulder fields . I think they are better suited for large slimy rocks on edges of jettys .. I 've been wearing G3's with spiked boots a solid 3 years now .. No misshaps(leaks) but I'm careful .. If you wear breathable stuff under your waders, it is like fishing in your pajamas.. $425 stocking foot waders,,$175 boots .. but I don't own a boat and wife don't need fancy jewlery ..

I'm not a big fan of Korkers either. I rarely wear them and dread doing so. They cause as many accidents as they prevent. Stick with felt and studs.

piemma · 03-25-2009, 04:41 PM

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I'm not a big fan of Korkers either. I rarely wear them and dread doing so. They cause as many accidents as they prevent. Stick with felt and studs.

Steve:
I respectfully disagree. I have worn Korkers for pretty much all my surf career (40+ years) and I am a fan of them. Now, I choose not to make a fashion statement and I duck tape my Korkers to my boots. Never have had them come loose. Never had a fall caused by the Korkers. To each his own but I swear by them.

Nebe · 03-25-2009, 05:01 PM

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Steve:
I respectfully disagree. I have worn Korkers for pretty much all my surf career (40+ years) and I am a fan of them. Now, I choose not to make a fashion statement and I duck tape my Korkers to my boots. Never have had them come loose. Never had a fall caused by the Korkers. To each his own but I swear by them.

So that is why you walk around like Frankenstein.. I get it now.

Korkers raise your center of gravity a full inch or 2.. unless your wading around at low tide in bubble weed, they as steve said can actually hurt you.. they dont bend easily and because of this they dont conform to rounded rocks...

to each his own I guess.