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Waders keep you dry from the water and warm from the elements above the water. They protect you from the wind, rain, snow, and anything else mother nature can throw at you. There are two types of waders, namely breathable waders, which are permeable and allow water vapor to pass through, and neoprene waders, which are made of stretchable synthetic rubber. Neoprene waders are less expensive than breathable waders. Waders are available with boots attached or can have attached stocking feet (usually made of the wader material), to wear inside boots. You have to remember that your waders have to be roomy enough to have space for thermal underway or extra socks during the cold weather. They have to be comfortable and have room for you to move around so make sure that they are big enough. Tom Lewin from Frontier Fly Fishing answered a few frequently asked questions about waders. How would a beginner pick the right wader for fly fishing? Visit a good fly-shop that employs knowledgeable staff. Explain what kind of fishing you want the waders for (still waters, streams etc.). Assess the available options and make an informed decision. Everyone has their favorite brand, what’s yours and why? Worldwide, the category leader is Simms. The Montana-based company makes waders that are acknowledged as the finest quality money can buy. There’s a reason why upwards of 90% of all professional flyfishing guides across the world use Simms waders. My current pair is in its tenth season and still going strong and I definitely fish way more than the next guy! Should I order my normal shoe size when buying wading shoes? Are they sized to accommodate the neoprene bootie and heavy socks? I’ve outfitted fly-fishermen with waders and wading boots out of my fly-shop for almost a decade and the rule of thumb is two sizes up from your shoe size for boots to be worn over waders and one size up for boots used without waders (wet wading). What is the best Wader material for me? Neoprene is the worst material! Condensation and perspiration accumulates inside and not only feels very uncomfortable, but freezes in cold temperatures. Fabrics that incorporate breathable membranes like Gor-tex and Toray are undoubtedly the way to go. These membranes allow vapour molecules to escape from the inside, but prevent water molecules from entering from the outside so you stay bone dry inside. These “new generation” waders are also very comfortable to wear and are very easy to repair. Which brand offers the best after sale service? Simms. Absolutely no quibble on any manufacturing defect. They exchange waders outright if a manufacturing defect occurs within 3 months of the waders being purchased. That said, I’m struggling to think of any Waders Product Review time in the past ten years where I’ve had to test their warranty. How do I extend the life of my waders, and what should I avoid shortening their life? Treat waders with respect. Avoid barbed wire fences and thorn bushes and be careful of just sitting down anywhere. Apply a little common sense and a good pair of waders will give you many years of leak-free life. What do you wear over your stocking foot waders? Neoprene dive booties with fins over them if I’m kick-boating. Simms Freestone wading boots if I’m wearing waders on a river. How can I be sure the zip in my zip front waders won’t leak? Don’t buy a pair of zip front chest waders! Just one more thing that can pack in. If my waders are leaking, is there and trick to finding the fault? With breathable waders that incorporate Gore-Tex it’s very simple. Turn the waders inside out and spray the fabric with Isopropyl alcohol obtainable from any pharmacy. The holes (even the tiniest pin-prick ones) will immediately show up as dark spots. Once located, how do I repair my waders? Apply Aquaseal to the dark patches and rub it gently into the fabric. Allow it to dry overnight and the leaks will be fixed. For bigger tears, patch from the inside with Aquaseal and the patch supplied in Simms’ repair kit.
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