So I'm just curious what kind of waders do y'all use?
LMFAO-You'll will undoubtedly get a variety of answers to such a broad question. So, here is the generic response: WARM and WATERPROOF. Brand unimportant!
I personally stopped using neoprene years ago as they tended to make me sweat too much and the seams eventually start to leak at the most inopportune times. Nothing worse than sweating on a cold day or having a cold wet spot to deal with.
For me, my toes and fingers are the most critical things to protect. I always carry hand warmers in my hoodies and or wader pockets. Never have found a quality glove that I can cast with and still have the ability to feel the line so I don't general keep gloves on while fishing. They are used to walk from spot to spot. I'll use a thin liner if I have to (but very seldom). I use a thin sock under a good quality wickable material sock (again to minimize sweating) and at times I will use some baby powder in the socks to help that as well. I like to be able to wiggle my toes inside my wader shoes so again proper layering and fit/comfort/weight of the shoe is more important to me than brand name. I have found a few different brands over the years that I liked only to have them discontinued so I tend to buy at least two pairs once I find a style that works for me.
If I am not going to wade I will just wear my ice fishing coveralls with just a pair of long johns with a light pair of loose pants to allow for air circulation.
No matter what I am doing I always wear a moisture wicking long sleeve shirt under a hoodie or two. NO JACKETS for me (way to bulky). I don't usually wear beanies either. I prefer just to pull my hood up if the wind gets any bite to it.
LAYERS are the key to staying comfortable. Being unable to move under a pile of clothes and sweating is the same as underdressing.
I can say from my experience that cheaper waders will do the job, but they won't last near as long as a quality pair. Especially, if you are like most of us that don't look before we sit or lean against something.
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