Choosing Waders For Fishing

Choosing waders for fishing! What type of waders should you get? Check out this video before buying a pair.
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[@dksucharda]

This answered so many of my most simple, basic, dumb questions. Thank you for starting at such a basic introductory level

[@anthonythibodeau8506]

If you flip those crocs into off road mode they make a good wading shoe.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

agreed

[@cvanscho]

IF you can find them big enough....

[@weisswurstfruhstuck8523]

What the hell is off road mode on crocs ?! 😂🤷🏻‍♂️

[@anthonythibodeau8506]

@@weisswurstfruhstuck8523 you flip the band from the top of the foot down to the back of the foot to keep your foot from sliding out the back.

[@Hockeyreview101]

Until you find soft sand and sink to your knee and the rivers eats your croc

[@chrisbailey8877]

New to wade fishing and starting to gear up. Your video was excellent information and help during my gear up process. Thank you.

[@BasementAthletics]

I got my first pair of waders for less than 50 bucks boot foot PVC and took them out almost every weekend they worked great if I was just driving off the side of the road to fish. 5 years later they started leaking and it's time to upgrade waders

[@rudyruiz9521]

Agree, I had some too. Maybe didn't last 50 years but since the early 90s I've used the same few pairs. I started keeping them at a ranch ai fish at most and mice ended up nibbling them all or they would have lasted for many more years. Now an Orvis or Frogtog fan. I have very sensitive feet due to a disease, so also love stocking foot and Orvis wading boots. They are great the Clearwater and pro. Both excellent and grip better than anything I have owned before. Put the cleats in and it can stick too much.

[@57Dalv]

Great video - really informative. I have Orvis chest waders which are good and thinking of getting waist waders but I didn't realize the ability to fold down and wrap the suspenders around the waist as you pointed out - thanks very much for that tip. Probably still go for the waist waders for the warmer weather and learned a lot from your channel.

[@rayhopkins7067]

I like the fold down and snap around the waist info. This is a well thought and presented video. Thanks

[@stevethebarber1]

Nice video. I finally replaced my old frog tog built in boot waders that were so uncomfortable for the long days trout fishing we were doing. Got me my Simms Freestones and their boots and it’s so worth the investment. Never knew how I can fold them down and use them as wading pants. Thanks for the tip

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Awesome!

[@azido2]

I just bought my first flyfishing rod and have to gear up now. I am still very confused with all the gear available ...one thing that confused me was the wading equipment. Your video helped me a lot to understand at least this part of fishing :) Thanks! Greetings from Switzerland

[@dougreilly2772]

For long days on freezing cold water, Simms G3 Insulated Bootfoot waders can't be beat. Gamechanger! $800 but well worth it. I spent years steelhead fishing with my feet so cold it hurt. Now I can fish whenever I want in the winter for as long as I want. They are heavy, but I'll take heavy over frozen feet. Orvis has a new insulated bootfoot with a zipper for around $900. I think they have even thicker insulation. That and the zipper make them pretty appealing. I fish stocking foot waders 90% of the time and prefer them when it's not too cold (water in mid 40's). But, when the water is in the 30's....insulated bootfoot!

[@RFSpartan]

No wader is worth spending $800 on...that's absolutely insane ...Feed your family or something important first, especially in this economy.

[@patricklynch1338]

One of the more useful KZbin videos I've seen, keep up the good work !

[@anxiousbeachbums]

Valuable information for us wader newbies. Thanks.

[@billhartung9826]

Couldn't agree more. I bought my first pair of G3's last year. Just like walking in a pair of regular pants. Great comparison video

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Exactly!

[@rickfink1942]

Great video! I always smile when I see you in Simms products as I live within ½ mile of the production/headquarters building.

[@smeech5177]

I wet wading this summer but just started fishing. Definitely going to fish in the fall/winter! Thanks for the tips

[@sanecanefishing]

New fly fisherman was really impressed watched a bunch of videos and you hit the nail on the head and covered everything appreciate the effort gave me idea and knowledge I did not know

[@johnreeves6551]

This was so helpfull man! Just picked up my first simms stockingfoot wadres and boots. Ive been using just muck boots until now. Thank you!

[@williammoore6952]

Good video, I bought hip waders for loading and unloading my boat alone they should keep me dry.

[@aaronbaker5887]

I've never wore fishing waders before, but I would like to try them out when I go fishing in the fall season with my hat, hoodie sunglasses and boots.

[@sharplikecheddar2]

This video was incredibly helpful for my upcoming trip to Alaska. I am totally out of my element as I typically fish ocean and bays only. Thanks very much for this!

[@johnkinsfather6369]

Good video well done . I and most of my fishing buddies all use waist waders like the Hisea that you showed.

[@mikerayle6103]

I have a pair of muck boots and barely get by id like a pair of hip waders but not sure i shouldnt just get a pair of chest waders. Im a whitetail hunter and they like to go to water when hit. Living near swamp land doesnt always work out well.

[@Aydin.Ozkaptan]

I want to warn everyone! If you get the waders with boots attached, you might get cuts on your legs from the lining of the boots! Also, if you boots on those leaks, you might get edema, which feels like shit! Get the waders with the foot stocking so that none of this happens to you!

[@communityprepper6153]

Awesome video for a newb. I'm in the mindset of Buy once, cry once. I'll be getting light weight stocking waders and invest in a nice pair of wading boots.

[@TClapzz_FN]

i first bought normal waders that are not boot foot but i hated them and the pond near my house is so dirty so i bought boot foot and i loved them

[@CloverStarz]

I have own 3 with the boots on and they all leak after a few times using, I'm going try the ones without boots, and like you said the one with boots is uncomfortable hiking.

[@The_german_skeleton]

I have boot waders but these are my first pair and I don’t plan on using these forever

[@mattbaynard9140]

very helpful i wasted 200 bucks salmon season on chest boot waders lol

[@NathanPrintz]

If you take your mono audio and copy it again into the timeline twice you can get stereo. Set the first as right channel and the second as left. That will give you stereo audio even when you record in mono.

[@SuperJeffro85]

Wow! What an AWESOME thought out video! Thanks.

[@donovang6911]

Just what I was looking for. Found some on marketplace for nice and cheap 😁

[@mikaelpertmann]

The last three years I have started to use PVC waders more and more. I still use may breathable waders but most of the time not.

[@JerrodMikell]

Living in Southeast Georgia where we have plenty of alligators and water moccasins, these are a no go.

[@CarlosLopez-tz9yq]

There is allot of clan and silt where I fish.. the water gets high in early spring.. water is still super cold.. but then there is the summer months. I was thinking of a felt bottom boot chest with no insulation.. I wonder if I’d regret it in early spring. I do have lots of cold gear I can use underneath

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

I’d layer up. The neoprene ones are so heavy

[@johnduncan9403]

Thanks the belt thing never occurred to me to be a safety thing, and i had no idea their was a wading boot 🤯

[@sdaga2302]

Thank you for for a clear and concise description on wading gear! I'm new to the wading game and this helped alot!

[@RealList10]

Appreciate the video, a lot of good info. Hoping to get into fishing, just need to find someone to show me the ropes. Anyway, thanks for explaining some basics!

[@NickB46n2]

All I’ve ever used is boot foot waders lol. Can’t beat em for $50. Some day I’ll get a nice pair of stocking foot waders.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Man you can get cheap stocking foot ones. You can get a pair of boots and they will last a long long time. Mardens had some simms and korker waders and boots a few months ago.

[@NickB46n2]

@@mainetroutwhisperer maybe I’ll get a decent pair before the fall. Any suggestions for something affordable?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

@@NickB46n2 I’d do an Amazon search and look at reviews. You can find them for $60 or so. I’ve used Hisea and Tidewe before. Both cheap and decent. Simms and Orvis are the best IMO. Even the lower level ones.

[@NickB46n2]

@@mainetroutwhisperer thanks man. I’ll look into it

[@markhall1169]

Can I use a regular hiking shoe I wear for deer hunting with the stocking foot wader?

[@anthonycoyne6745]

Do you get bigger boots to what you would normally wear when opting for the stocking foot? Thanks.

[@DaleChatten]

Great video and very informative.

[@pedrogelid8122]

Great review! Very clear, thanks for that

[@armybrother81]

I bought a pair of boot foot neoprene waders for steelhead fishing so it was freezing all the time, decided to take them fly fishing this summer and finally had enough. Got off the river, found a dumpster and threw them away and drove right to the orbits store for a good pair of breathable waders 😂

[@esoxinator968]

I always wandered wat you guys use I have the built in boot ones for duck hunting I hate them I subscribed because of this video I really appreciate the info

[@tylerthompson2417]

Awesome video very direct and helpful thank you

[@sneakyblackdog]

Informative video, ice is out on Rangeley you going up this year

[@sergkoval5835]

Good neoprene waders eva boots !

[@russellthompson6204]

Boot foot waders come in shoe size 15. I've yet to find a pair of wading boots that will fit my size 15 feet once I'm wearing stocking foot waders.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Simms and korkers have size 15s… but maybe you need bigger? You can always just wear work boots that fit and add the cleats to them.

[@freiherrvonstein]

Very well done !!!!! I really appreciate that. Thanks

[@Eclipse1988]

Dude.... thank you lol. Do you have a video on sizing waders? Because im a fat fuck. I have a set of neoprene cabelas waders with built in boots and its the worst possible thing to get into. Takes the joy out of it. They work great, but i need one or two buddies yanking up the legs to get my foot fully in the damn boot. I found a nice pair of waders that fit great, but theyre the sock type (go figure based on your video) now i know what to do. This video was much appreciated

[@earthq1077]

Thanks for all the information.

[@cvanscho]

I use waist waders for sailing my dinghy. Great way to launch and land and keep your feet dry. I have stocking feet breathable waders, and they are both leaking on the heels (I do wear overshoes). As a result I'm a bit disillusioned about stocking feet, and was thinking of going for boot feet just to avoid foot leaks. As hiking isn't part of the sport, and I then mostly sit in the dinghy, I'm still thinking maybe boot feet won't be too bad..?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Might be a good option for you

[@hntrains2]

Same question here. What did you get and how do you feel about it?

[@cvanscho]

@@hntrains2 I have one of each type now, but will only know how they fare when summer arrives back on these chilly shores of Ireland (in winter I wear drysuits)!

[@hntrains2]

@@cvanscho, I used to consider getting bootfoot waders, for use solely when I go out rowing, but now, having watched this video, I see how important it is to have choices. Even before, I was afraid that I would be cold in the boots fitted on the waders - they are made of rubber and I have no clue if they come with any insulation at all. On the other hand, my perception of bootfoot waders was that they would keep me perfectly dry in the boat... Too many options - and it's confusing! :) In the meantime, I have got myself a surfer's suit and am planning on reading/watching more videos about waders.

[@cvanscho]

@@hntrains2 I don't think any bootfeet have insulation: they are just like normal wellies inside. Add woollen socks (even more than one pair) if you are going to get cold. All waders (boots or sock feet) are supposed to keep you dry! The main difference is that sock feet are prone to puncturing if you walk AT ALL in them without an outer shoe (or even sandals). If you mean a wetsuit (referring to a "surfer's suit"), to be honest, I haven't found them very good for boating. I have LOTS of wetsuits as I windsurf too, but you need to be very active, and very wet in order for them to work. The relative inaction and exposure to wind of boating means that you tend to suffer cooling down from the evaporation of water on the outside of the wetsuit. That's why a lot of surfers put on a windcheater jacket (also made of wetsuit material, but with smooth rubber side on the outside) when they are on land. I actually carry such a wetsuit over-jacket in my boat for emergency use if the weather suddenly turns against me (regardless of what I'm wearing)..

[@neilcole3406]

Great information, appreciated!

[@bushidocode4773]

Great info here. You helped me out a lot! Did you ever try a brand of wader called Dryft? My buddy has them and likes them.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Not yet!

[@panpan-pl4kv]

Super helpful! Thank you so much!

[@jamesfrost7465]

You know...... I think the waders you showed with the boot combination would make excellent rain protection while riding a motorcycle. That's why I'm watching this video. I need some good rain gear that I can wear warm clothes with. Sailing gear is ridiculously expensive. Motorcycle gear is ridiculously expensive so what does that leave? It leaves the waders with a built in boot! Wear those with a nice rain coat and warm jacket under that...... yeah man. Thank you. (aim those built in boot waders to the motorcycle market.)

[@melissaakanubby8774]

I’m here for ATV riding in the winter. We ride in the Creek year round lol

[@jamesfrost7465]

@@melissaakanubby8774 See! That too is a terrific idea.

[@melissaakanubby8774]

I call “Hip Waders” Thigh Highs instead of Hip 🤪🤪 I don’t fish but I ride my Honda 4- wheeler in the creek All year long. I bought a pair of Thigh Highs that I wear under my Snow Bibs but with them being basically plastic vinyl & always end up sliding down my leg which sucks when I come up on deep water. I’m needing something else to wear to keep me dry & warmish & the Sock Footed 1’s just don’t make sense to me especially riding cause I can’t see that my Boots that I’d have to wear with those would get soak.

[@MichaelCrout-b4h]

When buying a pair of boots, should you go up a size because of the stocking boot ?

[@shanebailey6962]

Looks informative, but audio cuts out right after intro.

[@scottboxrud6785]

Excellent information!!!

[@johnkinsfather6369]

Waist waders are the way to go. Far more comfortable, easier to get off an on or for when you need to take a pee break.

[@DWESENTERPRISE]

We have been looking for some for my wife... The fitment is not made for a woman. 5'2" and a women's shoe size 8.5. most of these are for men, so she tries on the smaller ones. Shoe size is a 7 men. It's way too long for her and then the boot calf are is tight. So then we tried the stocking ones and the fitment is better, but the stocking size is bigger and there's a lot of fabric. So when she tries on boots, they don't fit cause there's so much fabric she has to stuff in with the boot. It's crazy to me how no one has thought about making ones for shorter women

[@thefoodycabby4375]

Great info. Thank you!

[@thongher4918]

Do stocking wader keep your feet dry? Even if the wader boot gets wet? I have a boot wader and its not the most comfortable and sometimes irritating walking on rocks while in the water. I do a lot of winter trout fishing and would love to keep my feet warm dry. Which wader do you recommend?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Yes they do. The wading boot is meant to get wet, but the neoprene stocking keeps your foot dry.

[@Ellisisastokey]

Boots are fine i have a pair

[@melissaakanubby8774]

So does my husband & I’m looking for a pair because we ride 4-wheelers in the creek behind our house All year & go through deep water so the stocking foot 1’s make no sense to me because I known they’d end up with water in them. Also if the boots are uncomfortable it’s nothing to insert good insoles in them

[@tasaman]

I really like your revie structure. More review time before presenting would have been appropriate though. Perhaps a 12 month update?

[@southernexposure123]

Whether boots / waders are comfortable depends on the boot OR your foot. I've had boots that hurt my feet after a few minutes and other boos I wore hiking and were as comfortable as a pair of sneakers. Walking in them a few minutes in the store will tell you.

[@GeneralGP114]

With the stocking foot waders , do your feet stay dry or they get wet ?

[@TheChancho21]

Hello. I'm looking for recommendations. I think I want waist waders. I do want to keep me feet dry. I am going to be using my set up for panning and sluicing. So I don't plan on having to go deeper than my waist.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

If you might be sitting in the stream some and kneeling down the pant waders will be better than the hip waders

[@nikitavisnevski6102]

I made this mistake and got waders with built in rubber boots as my first pair. Totally agree with the guy. DON’T DO IT. It sounds like an easy fix, but I came to regret it almost immediately. They are not comfortable, the area where boot and fabric blend tends to be a rough edge that rubs your shins after a few hours, but my biggest thing is, no matter how many socks I put underneath, these built in rubber boots are very cold in water. Just uncomfortable. I still use them sometime as a spare set in case I cannot dry my stockingfoot waders in time. Also, do not go cheap. Buy good quality ones. Yes, pay more money. The cheap ones have bad seam seals. They will start leaking after a few times you wear them. Crotch always leaks first as this is the point where there is always lots of rubbing when you sit down or walk around. Buying cheap stuff is wasting money. You will want expensive ones very quickly. Do not end up like me with 4 pairs of waders and only really using one or two of them because you were too cheap up front. Here are some thoughts for you from personal experience.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Exactly why I made this video. I have made the same mistakes

[@robertbenson8743]

Are you gonna hit up Mooselookmeguntic this spring?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

I might

[@toulonglor6243]

Question, as far as stocking foot waders. Since boots are separate, have you ever been in mud or quick sand in stocking foot waders? Could you possibly lose your shoe?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

I have, and no. It’s just like wearing a hiking boot. If you get the right size is shouldn’t be an issue. I’ve never even come close to losing one

[@rickmorty9375]

Have you ever had an issue wearing holes in your booties on your stocking foot waders? I have had a pair of simms free stones just under a wear and have worn through the orange fabric into the neoprene. I keep my graven guards down so I'm not sure what would cause this.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Boots too loose? I haven’t had that issue

[@ollialanko699]

I float tube in very cold waters and basically every wader I ever tried starts to leak pretty quickly but neoprene's been the best for the cold. Also neoprenes are 5 times cheaper than simms shit. I may try bootfoots next if they'd keep the water out for longer.

[@marcbritovanzijl4631]

Good information and tips

[@jjs71072]

Great video! Thanks

[@Petunia31]

Any real issue with just using a pair of old hiking boots with stocking feet waders, instead of buying a new set of wading boots?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Nope!

[@ashleyellis6904]

thank you very much , great video

[@knottymullet4725]

Best wader boots for sims ?

[@neilv6754]

Everything is so expensive. I'm thinking about hip waders. Any feedback on a good quality pair at a decent price?

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

@@neilv6754 any set of breathable, stocking foot waders with a wading belt. Don’t spend a lot. Check Amazon reviews. After a few years they all start to leak after heavy use

[@DoctorRickSanchez]

_Is the neoprene one waterproof? They look like foam and that the water will soak through._

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Yes they are waterproof

[@drierdan]

Great Video. Two questions. Do your feet stay dry in stocking foot waders? Do the stocking foot ever get a leak in the "stocking"? It seems like that would be hard to fix

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

They stay dry. Most of the leaks I’ve ever gotten on stocking for waders happen from the knee up.

[@MR.T-388]

@@mainetroutwhisperer hi my friend do u think i should buy wader pants or chest wader i have 2 beach i fish from we don't have rivers so the first beach we have bridge but i the morning it fill with water till the waist but in the other beach there no bridge and i go inside it i don't know how deep is it but i never try it to go that far. So i get waist wader or chest wader.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

@@MR.T-388 depends on a few things. Is it hot? Chest waders will be warmer, but I feel they are more comfortable. Plus you can roll them down into pant waders.

[@MR.T-388]

@@mainetroutwhisperer for now in my country it's hot it gets to 35 to 44 C and we got humidity is 64% right now so and the winter it's close so what should I buy and what brand I choose I know the good ones are simms and Patagonia but it a little bit expensive for me and I am not fly fishing either I only want that something to protect my skin from longer season and doesn't leaks right away

[@adamwiseman5831]

Great info video.

[@landcruiserchewy]

Any knowledge of DRYFT branded waders? I’m in the market but want something quality that isn’t going to fall apart in 2 years!

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Haven’t tried them. My simms have been great.

[@meetunclekopak6460]

can u recommend fishing waders for short people

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

Simms has a short option I believe. If not, they do custom as well.

[@dneven]

SIMMS does NOT honor their warranty on waders! I purchased the SIMMS Guide waders two years ago for $800 in the Spring of 2020. They leaked around the foot seams starting last fall. I send them in to SIMMS be fixed under warranty or to pay to have them fixed. SIMMS refused to repair them for free or even if I paid for repairs. Such a waste of money for a to pay for a premium set of waders and only get three years of use from them. Much cheaper to purchase a cheap pair of waders each year. I have the letter from SIMMS to prove this.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

I just sent mine in for repair and to fix a small leak. Just got them back and all went fine.

[@King_Kristof]

Thanks!

[@Gunge-vq2ik]

good info thanks

[@stevenm6301]

Yeah you can wet wade if your local river ISN'T chocolate milk that's full of garbage and sometimes human remains! I wear breathable waders in the summer. It's worth it.

[@rickwheeler9657]

Only had sound for first 10 seconds then no sound, checked another video sound works, so no problem at my end. That's probably why they call you the trout whisperer.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

I would try the video again. Works fine on my end. If you are using headphones it could be that.. had an issue with only one channel Working a while back.

[@RayJones-tv1vc]

Great video

[@kokonaharuka7547]

can i buy for asia women size how to order

[@chrischambless]

Who makes waders for a guy like me with short legs and big feet?

[@stclairstclair]

im 56, my waders need a pocket for a doobie

[@BThomas1023]

Now days we all need a pocket for a doobie.. I never leave home without a doobie snack.

[@stclairstclair]

@@BThomas1023 Im afraid my work will randomly test me, my pocket has been empty for 7 months and it sucks!

[@josephremarcik4250]

you dont want to use stocking foot waders for surf fishing your boots will fill with sand and wear out the neoprene feet.

[@perfectleveladventurefishi619]

new sub good info

[@Oke123-t4d]

You good😊

[@skjosimuddin6129]

Odar

[@Moskovblue]

nice

[@cynthiamarinovich5907]

So wrong on boot foot waders

[@lawrenceornelas3026]

Nice video

[@owjbehdobw4711]

I think this is just plain bad advice. They make bootfoot waders on amazon for like $25 with most being $40. Don't make people feel like they need to buy $300 of gear just to try out wade fishing. Yes, in streams with lots of odd shaped rocks, bootfoot won't provide you with the ankle support and felt or spikes. But they will get you out on the water comfortably on any normal banks. I used my $40 pair of amazon waders for a great 3 seasons now in the saltwater on the ocean and in the back bays when I finally got a hook in them and now they leak when I wade right above the knee. Any other pair of more expensive waders is going to do the exact same. I'm not saying a better setup isn't actually better, I'm going to buy a better setup now, but telling people not to buy bootfoot at all when they are the lest expensive option is really silly.

[@mainetroutwhisperer]

I disagree… and that’s the great thing.. we all have our opinions. My opinion is: if you’re going to walk 30 yards off a road and stand in a stream or a lake for a few minutes, boot foot will work fine. If you’re doing any amount of hiking and longer days, you will want stocking foot with boots. Better ankle support, less chafing, more traction. I’d rather have someone get a cheap set of breathable stocking foots right off the bat then the boot foot than be miserable and un comfortable. If they work for you, that’s great. I’ve never had a pleasant day in boot foots.

[@leefritchman9643]

I will never own a pair of Simms boots again The studs pull right out. If you want studs buy korkers