Waders

[Sam]

I am going to be in the market for a new pair of lightweight and heavy weight waders for surf fishing. I need some opinions on personal experiences.

Thanks!

[Charkbait]

Got these in the fall, they are the air jordans of waders...fastastic so far and warranteed.

http://www.orvis.com/store/product_c...&feature_id=16

They fit like pants and the boots are built in so you get the fit of stocking foot with the bootfoot ability to keep the sand out.

I believe I have a bit of a crush on them...can't wait to spend some time in them this weekend.

You've seen me in the 45 degree water in a bathing suit to avoid wearing waders, I hate it, but these I really like.

also because they are fitted you don't get really bulky adding layers...plus I know this guy at under armour that can hook you up with some fitted warm layers.

[Charkbait]

new waders

There is an ebay store called adams outlet, they are great and right around $200.

Pay attention to the foot and wader sizing, they may not have your size right now but in the course of a month it should pop up, when it does buy it now, I missed out on a few before I just bit the bullet.

[ffemtreed]

My next pair of waders are going to be LL Bean.

You can't beat the lifetime warranty that comes with them and they won't break the bank.

I would just stick with a breathable pair of lightweights. You can always put a nice base layer of fleece on under them if preparing for the cold.

I don't think its worth spending money on a whole other set of waders just to use a few times when it gets really cold out.

[mdram]

ive got these

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...005&hasJS=true

lace up bootfoot

[SteveZ]

Had Orvis Silver Label II - loved 'em but the dang boots kept splitting. Customer service was great but I got tired of fishin' with cold, wet feet. After the third pair I asked for my money back & got some Beans. So far so good but it's only been a year. Gander sells some cheap boot foot breatheables...keep a pair in the truck for backup. They seem ok.

[AMSA#1166]

Sam, unless you are planning to fish in the dead of winter, stay away from the 5mm neoprene. They are very hot and heavy.

[jm2fly]

Cabbala's Dry Plus.

[pwf]

Try the ll bean outlet store in Rehoboth. I got a really nice pair of breathable nylon ones with boots for $30.00. Couldn't find anything comparable for less then 150.00. Or you could always get the old school ruber ones at Wally World.