Wading Gear

[evis102]

Simms are overpriced and cold.

Here is what I use. Low cost and warm.

http://www.fishandhunt.com/fishing/m...ns-belts3.html

http://www.froggtoggs.com/#wading/neoprene/2713143/

http://www.froggtoggs.com/#outerwear...ackets/TT6405/

http://www.academy.com/webapp/wcs/st...prene+&Ntk=All

I do all my shopping on the Internet to avoid taxes and such. Amazon.com is a good place to start. Get your boots 1 size bigger than your shoe size so as to fit over your stocking foot.

The reason for stocking foot waders over boot foot is if your boot foot gets a cut it's a pain to fix but your booties can take damage without hurting your waders.

[Reefman]

Originally Posted by evis102

I do all my shopping on the Internet to avoid taxes and such. Amazon.com is a good place to start.

As a mom and pop/ brick and mortar retailer I really have a problem with this sort of attitude. Thank God not all share in your non support of community/local folks well being......

[meaux fishing]

After my magIIs go out I'll try a pair of simms... You can send me that link too Raymond

[evis102]

Originally Posted by MartinKeen

Simms also makes great products to use as layers under your waders to keep you warm. If you think the waders are cold, put something on underneath. Not that hard of a concept. If you think they're overpriced, it's probably because theyre not in your budget. Best waders made, hands down. 1000's of professional guides use them for a reason.

I make six figures and can buy whatever I like. You put on all that overpriced Simms gear(about $1200) and I will were my neoprene gear(about $220 full retail). On a 40 degree day standing in 40 degree water with a 15-20 mph north wind and you will not make it 2 hours while I will fish daylight to dawn. It seems you do not know much on the subject of winter wade fishing.

On the topic of internet shopping. If stacking money in your pocket and the states pocket by paying full retail is your idea of support of community I guess I'm out.

[evis102]

Originally Posted by MartinKeen

You're right, you'll fish longer than I will in 40 degree water, because I'm not fishing when the water is cold enough to stun or kill trout. You're probably also right, I probably don't know much about winter wade fishing, I've only fished 53 days since November 1st. Not trying to get in a pissing match, I just think that someone who makes six figures a year could come up with a better reason for not buying Simms waders. If you don't like them, that's you're right, but don't try to discourage someone else from trying them with a weak excuse like "they're too cold."

If you think 40 degree water will stun or kill trout then you know less on the subject of trout than I thought. That comment really did tell me all I needed to know about your knowledge on the subject.

[cajunwader]

Simms Waders, Everlast Alumunum Braid Cutter Pliers & Net, Simms or Everlast Wading boots. Everlast products are available at Academy. Simms at www.fishingtackleunlimited.com...

[cajunwader]

I have used Simms waders in 40 degree water. With
fleece underneath you will be warm & toasty. They are 100 times more comfortable that the old sweaty neo waders. Great for wading the Spring Season. They wear them wading Alaska also...