Are hunting wadders the same as fly fishing wadders?
I saw the cabela’s had a big sale one these hunting wadders and was wondering if i could use them for fishing.
Posted by Legendbz21
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sealand_forever on
With my limited experience I don’t think so I have wore hunting ones to snowblow. Hunting ones are more insulated and made to sit in duck blinds all days but they are waterproof
pulledpork247 on
Of course you can use them for fishing. Probably best to use them in cold weather though, neoprene waders are very warm.
Ty286 on
They make uninsulated hunting waders. I live in the south and the last 2 seasons have used drake uninsulated waders and they are awesome. I live too far south for trout and wet waders most of the year but they would be fine for fishing. Only issue is there’s no way to run felt soles.
Goodtimes4Goodpeople on
Totally depends on your use. Up here in the Pacific northwest when guys are wading rivers in October to April they want the insulated ones. However in May to September when its 90° and your on knees deep glacier water the uninsulated ones are way better as your feet don’t freeze but your not dieing of heatstroke either.
Some fly fisherman can only use the “right ” name brands and would never wear $200 bass pro waders when the could wear $500 Simms waders. It all depends on the fisherman and conditions.
Abject_Elevator5461 on
I use Rogers hunting waders because they are the only ones that make a big enough boot size. Mine have a tough insulated outer layer, the actual waterproof layer under that, then a zip out insulated liner. They’re great for winter fishing, but they are a lot bulkier than fishing waders.
Djcatch22 on
I use camo hunting waders early in the year to help blend in to my surroundings. I wet wade once the temps allow me too.
cmonster556 on
Bootfoot hunting waders can be good for sedentary fishing, wading in mud and muck. Not fun to walk far in. The soles on most are death on slippery river rock.
FWIW I wear my fishing waders (breathable stockingfoot either separate wading boots) for hunting more than I wear bootfoot neoprene or other hunting waders.
SaucerBoi898 on
Why did you post a picture of a blank page that’s says tap to zoom?
tnzz144 on
IMO you’re gonna want some waders with separate boots especially if you do any hiking to get to a fishing spot. The boot foot also has pretty bad mobility in my experience and they’re more slippery than dedicated boots
imhereforthevotes on
Usually duck hunting waders are worn in cool to cold weather. That means wearing them in a river in full sun is going to COOK you. But you can buy lighter hunting waders and use them early in fishing season and late in fishing season. If the water is that cold in the summer that you can’t just wade, then they’d be a good solution then too.
Soup3rTROOP3R on
The footwear for bootfoots is lacking compared to the studs, aluminum or felt available on stocking foots
The-Great-Calvino on
Usually the camo pattern is the only difference, I’ve spent 20 years fishing in hunting waders
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With my limited experience I don’t think so I have wore hunting ones to snowblow. Hunting ones are more insulated and made to sit in duck blinds all days but they are waterproof
Of course you can use them for fishing. Probably best to use them in cold weather though, neoprene waders are very warm.
They make uninsulated hunting waders. I live in the south and the last 2 seasons have used drake uninsulated waders and they are awesome. I live too far south for trout and wet waders most of the year but they would be fine for fishing. Only issue is there’s no way to run felt soles.
Totally depends on your use. Up here in the Pacific northwest when guys are wading rivers in October to April they want the insulated ones. However in May to September when its 90° and your on knees deep glacier water the uninsulated ones are way better as your feet don’t freeze but your not dieing of heatstroke either.
Some fly fisherman can only use the “right ” name brands and would never wear $200 bass pro waders when the could wear $500 Simms waders. It all depends on the fisherman and conditions.
I use Rogers hunting waders because they are the only ones that make a big enough boot size. Mine have a tough insulated outer layer, the actual waterproof layer under that, then a zip out insulated liner. They’re great for winter fishing, but they are a lot bulkier than fishing waders.
I use camo hunting waders early in the year to help blend in to my surroundings. I wet wade once the temps allow me too.
Bootfoot hunting waders can be good for sedentary fishing, wading in mud and muck. Not fun to walk far in. The soles on most are death on slippery river rock.
FWIW I wear my fishing waders (breathable stockingfoot either separate wading boots) for hunting more than I wear bootfoot neoprene or other hunting waders.
Why did you post a picture of a blank page that’s says tap to zoom?
IMO you’re gonna want some waders with separate boots especially if you do any hiking to get to a fishing spot. The boot foot also has pretty bad mobility in my experience and they’re more slippery than dedicated boots
Usually duck hunting waders are worn in cool to cold weather. That means wearing them in a river in full sun is going to COOK you. But you can buy lighter hunting waders and use them early in fishing season and late in fishing season. If the water is that cold in the summer that you can’t just wade, then they’d be a good solution then too.
The footwear for bootfoots is lacking compared to the studs, aluminum or felt available on stocking foots
Usually the camo pattern is the only difference, I’ve spent 20 years fishing in hunting waders