Fishing Waders

[hardbait]

i persoally like neoprene in the salt due to the floating neoprene but stockings in the summer also a wetsuit is an option

[bumpy]

I use the Rapid River waders from LL Bean for fresh water and salt. Studded rubber sole boots (felt is now discouraged) and they work great. I've used them in fast moving streams and climbing down rocks at the canal. Still water tight and comfortable after 3 years.

[GregW]

For me it is strickly stocking foot breathables , with studded wading boots. I can get double duty out of the boots and use them with my wetsuit and help cut on costs.

I have 2 pairs of the Bean emergers and 2 pairs of the studded wading boots. With a price drop and Bean compensating the price difference via a gift card and me then purchasing a second set i think I am all in for about $300 with a lifetime warranty. If one pair breaks down I have the other to use until it gets back to me.

I fished an average of 5 nights a week last year and had no issue minus a small leak in the waders which was quickly replaced by bean.

[JohnnySaxatilis]

The LL bean warrante is worth is alone. Told westportmafia this winter i got a pair his reply? "Best thing you ever did" lol. Drove up there for the first time to mansfield to replace a leaky crotch pair, took all of 5 mins. And the comfort factor going from neoprene boot foot to breathable stocking foot was huge, especially on long walks or if u wanna jump in the car and hit another spot. they're super comfy

[Pete_G]

If you're fishing the rocks or with time discover you are prone to destroying waders, which some fishermen do more then others - consider budgeting in a wetsuit to extend the life of your waders.

Use it in the sketchy places that tend to make your waders leak, weather permitting.

Warranties are nice, but being dry while fishing is nicer. Usually when I'm wearing waders I don't want to be wet (cold conditions for example) so I like to baby my waders as much as I can.

And since holes in your waders are like death and taxes, remember patching waders of any type is easy and effective as long as the leak isn't on a seam. A repair is usually cheaper and faster then the gas used to drive somewhere to return them or the cost of shipping them.

Aquaseal is close to permanent if applied properly and allowed to dry and UV activated glues are very fast and almost as permanent as Aquaseal. A UV patch (if you have a UV light handy, or the sun, which can be an issue for surfcasters) can literally be applied during the drive between spots. Good items to have around, and the UV stuff can be applied and cured in seconds.