| Of all of the manners in which we can go fishing, to | | | | waders can be quite hot when the weather is hot, |
| me none is more enjoyable than river fishing while | | | | mainly because of the fact that they don't "breath". |
| wading. When I'm wading in a river fishing for trout | | | | This unfortunate fact is great when the weather is |
| or other river dwelling fish it's almost as if I feel like | | | | cool to cold, as neoprene waders are quite warm. For |
| I'm in the presence of God. This is especially true | | | | example, if you are a steelhead angler, neoprene |
| when fishing in the uninhabited, remote rivers of | | | | waders may be your best friend. |
| Montana and Idaho. As a matter of fact, over the | | | | 2. Breathable Fishing Waders - Breathable fishing |
| years I've figured out that this feeling is because in | | | | waders are very lightweight and quite comfortable. |
| these situations I am in the presence of God. | | | | Wearing these waders is much like wearing a pair of |
| Obviously, these types of situations cannot be | | | | dress pants. When it comes to fishing waders |
| experienced (in many times of the year) without the | | | | breathable waders are my personal favorite. Although |
| help of fishing waders. In this article I'm going to | | | | these waders can be cold if you are fishing in very |
| outline the two best styles of waders available for | | | | cold water, you can layer underneath them to help |
| the serious fisherman. These styles are both | | | | remedy this problem. This style of wader is less |
| effective, and each has its good and bad points. | | | | durable than their neoprene cousins, but is still a great |
| The final choice as to which is "the best" style of | | | | choice. If you do most of your wade fishing in the |
| fishing waders depends on the type of water you | | | | late spring, summer, and early fall, breathable fishing |
| wade fish most of the time, and ultimately your | | | | waders will be the choice for you. If you like to fish |
| personal preference. Another important thing to | | | | for trout or smallmouth in rivers during the warmer |
| remember about waders is that you get what you | | | | months, this style may be your best friend. |
| pay for. If you try to buy the cheapest pair of | | | | These styles are your best bet for fishing in rivers |
| waders that you can find, they will ultimately perform | | | | and streams. There are also rubber waders available, |
| like, well a cheap pair of waders. An extra fifty or a | | | | but these aren't worth the small amount of money |
| hundred bucks invested in a good pair of fishing | | | | the will end up costing you. Pick one of the two |
| waders will pay dividends for many years. | | | | styles of fishing waders above and you'll be in great |
| | | | shape. In general you should be able to find a good |
| 1. Neoprene Fishing Waders - These are probably the | | | | pair of either style for $125-$225 dollars, and a great |
| best known style of fishing wader available today. | | | | pair for $225-$400. As long as you stick to these |
| Neoprene waders are extremely durable and also | | | | simple rules, and purchase within these price ranges |
| extremely effective. The downside of these fishing | | | | you'll be happy with your waders, no matter which |
| waders is their weight and non-breath ability. These | | | | style you choose. |