Wader Fishermen Please Help!

[Rhino68W]

I am a bank fisherman, and have been considering buying some waders in order to access better places in the ponds I go to.

 

Any thoughts?

[einscodek]

Thatd be a good idea imo

I do alot of bank fishin and I use my waders alot

so many benefits

and keeps the dam ticks off my legs when I'm moving thru the thick stuff!

[Choporoz]

It's amazing how much more water becomes available to you when you put on waders.  It's also so very cool having a big bass smack your lure just a few feet away from your legs. 

[A-Jay]

You'll have to decide on either a boot foot model or stocking foot with a pair of wading shoes.

 

 There are advantages (and disadvantages) to both.

 

I prefer the stocking foot (and wading shoe) deal. 

 

There are a ton of options out there.  Cabela's offers a few decent models at a fair price.

 

Good Luck ~ and don't forget a wading belt.

 

A-Jay

[JThoms38]

get a pairof duck hunting waders, theyre warm, durable, and camoflouged. the fish will never see you coming! tight lines!

[Steveo-1969]

When the water is warm enough don't be afraid to wade in shorts and sneakers.

[fishva]

If you're like me, prepare to lose some nice  fish when trying to pick them up. When you're standing in the water, landing a good sized fish is a different game than when you're standing on the bank.

 

It took me awhile to get the hang of it.

[MassBass]

I prefer gym shorts and water shoes.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

I'd go with a pair of breathable waders, stocking foot & wading shoes. Buy big enough to insulate as needed when the weather changes. Wading presents certain dangers, among them is the possibility of getting stuck in muck bottoms especially in ponds. Be aware of your footing and where you step.

[rippin-lips]

^^^ had that happen last week while wading. Walking out was super soft and was sucking my feet in. Coming back I found a really soft spot and was up to my knees in a blink. Had a little freak out moment for a few seconds and then worked my way out. My friends stood on the shore laughing while I struggled a bit to not fall over.

Through the summer I just wade in old shoes and some shorts. Other times I use Frog Toggs chest waders.

[Scott F]

Wear a life jacket!! Especially until you become familiar with the water you will be wading in. If you fall, your waders can quickly fill with water making it hard to get back up. If the water suddenly got deeper, you'd be in big trouble. Be safe!

[Rhino68W]

Any recommendations for a decent start up pair?

[rippin-lips]

Frog Toggs are reasonably priced. I think mine were $60. They're the boot foot kind.

[einscodek]

I just use hip waders boot style .. Easy to clean and no need for a separate shoe which gets stinky and hard to clean.

Hip style gets me deep enough with clearance..any deeper than that and Yer elbows will be soaking in lake water

If you are considering chest waders I'd just go the next step and buy a tube as well

[Bluebasser86]

I have a pair of felt sole Cabela's waders that have been good for me. I prefer the shorts and old tennis shoe route but depending on the number of ticks, how cold the water is, and how many stick tights there are (if your legs are really hairy like mine you understand how painful those can be), then waders can be a better option. 

[Rhino68W]

You guys are great! I'm new to the forum and y'all are hooking me up with information!

[CDobber]

I went the chest waders route as a buddy of mine is trying to get me into trout fishing streams.  I have thought about taking them down to the quarry I bank fish from frequently but the dropoff from 1'-4' and deeper is pretty quick in most areas, and there's a lot of algae on the bottom and rocks/wood.  I am hopeful of finding some streams nearby that I can get into some smallies and trout in a similar stretch of creek, but haven't found that yet.  Did get my first trout a couple nights ago.