Wader recommendations

[BentRod]

Hey All,
I'm looking to get a pair of chest waders and the options are overwhelming. I don't know what to get. I had originally thought neoprene, but now I don't know. They'll mainly be used for fall/winter/spring fishing, so warmer would be better, and I figure on getting them with the attached boot instead of separate boots, meaning not sock foot.
I have been looking at Cabela's website.
Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance,
BR

[G-Man]

Have a look at the following thread. Waders - What kind are best for our area?

I like my neoprenes, but I need to mention that they were custom made to my specs many moons ago. The outfit was named Quiet Sports out of Duvall and are no longer in business. Like most things you get what you pay for and I have had my waders now for 15+ years. I went custom mainly because of my body shape and foot size. As for having a fitted boot instead of stocking feet, that has to be a personal preference. I have fitted boots with felt soles on my waders and love them. However, I know that if I were going to purchase new non-custom waders, neoprene or breathable, I'd have to get stocking feet so I could get boots that fit. It's all about comfort, especially when you are going to be on your feet for most of the day.

[BentRod]

Thanks G,
That's the kind of info I was looking for.

[Bisk1tSnGraV]

My first pair was rubber waders with built in boots. They were a gift along with my first float tube. They worked and served me well. At the end of winter I had gotten a pair of neoprene from Sportco. These are warm and comfortable and honestly I didn’t pay much for them ... $30 around the time of the Sportsman Show. I did get a set of boots from Cabelas and thankfully found ones to fit my big feet. They did get abused a little this summer and have one foot that is leaking. One task for the winter. One thing to remember though is they are brutal when we had gotten 90 degree days. I think I had more water inside from sweating that was in the lake ... LOL. That is when it was nice to still have the rubber waders.

[Bodofish]

I've had rubber, neoprene, gortex and Dryplus, boot foot and sock. By far, head and shoulders above the rest are my latest. They're the Cabelas Dryplus waders. I know gortex is supposed to be the hotest stuff in town but it never seems to work for me. I won't buy another gortex garment as long as I can get the dryplus. Go stocking foot, you can then choose your foot wear. On the tube I use another neo-slipper for inside the fins, in the boat I use a smooth rubber sole and for the wading there's always the felt but the new ones are rubber dimpled soles. Stocking foot is a lot less prone to leaks than boot foot.... (custom withstanding). Thermal insulation is a lot more adjustable with breathable (gore/dry), I select from gym trunks to heavy fleece depending on the outside temp and the water temp, that goes for the socks too. Rubber and neo are way old school except for the duck hunting crowd and those that have had them for 15 years. Some of the new "dry" waders even come with a waterproof "fly" zipper for "convenience". Waders are the best rain pants money can buy.

[scott080379]

here is the big question.............how mcuh do want to spend.....I have a pair of neos that work great for me. Like bodofish said, stocking foot is the way to go. the boots that come with most waders I have founfd to hurt my feet afer a day of fishing.

[Bodofish]

You can get the Dryplus or Goretex waders for under a C if you shop wisely. Mine were $200-something full price and I picked them up from the "bargan cave" at Cabelas for just under a hundred. I was able to get them in a "Stout" size as well. A little more generous around the middle and the XL's weren't long enough for a giraffe, good fit for me. That's one advantage that Cabelas has is sizing and you want waders to fit.

[BentRod]

Lots of good info guys. Thanks. I'd say right around $100 or less if possible. Not much over $100 as my budget isn't that big. I've been checking Cabela's and Bass Pro. I'll keep my eyes open as I don't have to rush out and buy them.