How Do I Know What Size Waders I Wear?

your largest girth around in inches (chest, waist, or hips) your inseam in inches (crotch to floor) your shoe size. Should you size up in waders? The key takeaway is to start with your shoe size Check with the manufacturer tosee if the boot fit is “True to size” or otherwise. Which wader is best? … Read more

Should You Size Up In Waders?

The key takeaway is to start with your shoe size Check with the manufacturer tosee if the boot fit is “True to size” or otherwise. Which wader is best? simms g3 guide stockingfoot waders – best all-around Made in America waders. Simms G4Z Stockingfoot Waders – best zippered wader, also Made in America. Orvis PRO … Read more

Are Orvis Waders Any Good?

Orvis built a pair of waders that have lasted one-hundred hard days on the water (and counting), with no leaks or seam failures. That is impressive. I’ve owned waders from all the major brands, and I’ve never come close to this kind of durability in waders before. The Orvis Pro Waders are built extremely well. … Read more

What Are Western Stirrup Leathers?

The stirrup leathers are the actual weight-bearing leather attached to the tree at the top and the stirrup at the bottom – sewn either behind or on the front edge of the fenders standard width is 3″. The placement of stirrup leathers and fenders is important. What inch stirrup leathers do I need? A rider … Read more

How Do I Size My Waders?

What are the toughest waders? Simms G4 Pro Those are the toughest, most durable waders we’ve ever experienced. They feel a bit like elephant skin. That tells you how sturdy they are. The Simms G4 Pro are made from 3-layer GORE-TEX® Pro Shell upper/4-layer GORE-TEX Pro Shell lower. Should you size up in waders? The … Read more

Are Neoprene Waders Supposed To Be Tight?

Neoprene waders should be snug , but it also depends on what time of year you’re fishing in: in the warm weather, you can get away with thin neoprene waders, and “gitch”, or shorts underneath. In colder weather, you might want room for more insulating clothes . Where are Hodgman waders made? Hodgman Aesis H-Lock … Read more