{"id":6305,"date":"2019-02-01T23:58:58","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T23:58:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/?p=6305"},"modified":"2019-02-01T23:59:00","modified_gmt":"2019-02-01T23:59:00","slug":"fishing-wader-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/fishing-wader-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultimate Guide to Fishing Waders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Most fishermen will never have to step foot in waders, but when you do you’ll be glad you had them. Landing the fish is only half the battle, you still have to work your way out there. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luckily times are-a- Not all fishing requires working your way up a chilly stream, but sometimes we just have to meet fish out where they live. If you fish long enough you’ll eventually decide you need a pair of waders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You might be able to get away with wearing shorts bone fishing warm water flats, but take one step into a cold water stream and you’ll be running back to your car. Both of us that like the challenge of working a freezing River, waders are essential for warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Waders basically only come in two different styles. Every once in a while manufacturers come up with something crazy, but most of the time you either have hip or chest waders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n As the names imply hip waders (sometimes called A lot of guys just buy chest waders and roll them down towards their hips when weather and temperature allows. The only problem is you have all that extra material, so owning a pair of Neither boot waders or stockings waders are better for every situation. It all depends on what type of terrain you plan on fishing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The biggest advantage There is a trade-off. Boots are bulky and heavy which makes things difficult on jagged surfaces. With the additional bulk comes They also offer less ankle mobility which makes things difficult on uneven terrain. It\u2019s not much of a problem when With my rapidly expanding belly I’ve bought more waders than I can count throughout the years. You just can’t beat a nice pair of Neoprene Frog Toggs<\/a>. They’re sturdy, really warm and camo so they work double duty during duck hunting season. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I also own a pair of Hodgman waders<\/a> that I bought for a steal. So much cheaper than the Frog Toggs while still doing a great job. The nylon shell isn’t quite as warm as my Frogg Toggs, but that’s a good thing during those hot spring and summer days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By You should always wear stocking waders with a set of wading shoes. The neoprene socks just aren’t durable enough to walk on rocky surfaces. Wading shoes have great ankle support and offer excellent traction on slimy jagged rocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s going to cost you a little bit more to get all setup with stocking waders. I love my Hodgeman Stocking Waders<\/a> that I pair with the Hodgeman Neoprene Wade Shoe<\/a>. Perfect for those rocky moss covered streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since there’s no boot attached to your waders these are much easier to pack and stow away during the offseason. That being said after you throw in the additional wading shoes you’ll have a little more weight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A lot of guys claim stocking waders are easier to put on, but I never had an issue with either style. Just put them on like a pair of regular pants and slide your shoes on overtop of the built in socks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hip waders and wading pants are designed to be worn in shallower water. Some of them will have boots attached and others won’t, but they all extend from the put all the way up to the hips like traditional pants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hip waders are only going to work in study calm water. If you like fishing the Rapids do yourself a favor buy a pair of chest waders That being said, they really do come in handy when fishing the shallows. Those days when you just don’t feel like getting all geared up you won’t have to. Even if you don’t plan on getting knee deep in chilly water they guarantee you aren’t going to get wet when you make an unfortunate step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wading Pants are very similar to hip waders. They can basically be worn interchangeably with the only major difference being their fit. They fit like any other pair of pants which makes them so much more comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWho Needs Fishing Waders?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Skip Waders If…<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Buy Waders If…<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Different Wader Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Chest Waders vs Hip Waders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Boot Waders vs Stocking Waders<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Boot Waders<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Advantages<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Disadvantages<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Stocking Waders<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Advantages<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Disadvantages<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Hip Waders and Wading Pants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Wading Pants<\/h4>\n\n\n\n