Insulated Wadders

[Last One]

Looking for a pair of good Steelhead Chest waders? Salmon River is mighty cold in February.

Every time I get Neoprene waders they do not last. Last year first time in leaked. But they are warm.

I like chest waders with boots attached. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

[LazyRiver585]

What is your budget? You still want neoprene or looking to try breathable? You definitively want a boot foot wader?

 

fyi- you can more than likely search this question in previous threads. Same topic is usually brought up this this time of year again and again.  A couple months from now it will be “how to keep my hands warm.” Lol

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[HB2]

I bought some Frogg Togg Steelheaders at Fat Nancysa few years ago boot foot . 

 

Very warm and I like them  . 

Reasonably priced 225$ I think 

[Last One]

Budget is $200 to $600, Neoprene waders also leak. Would like them with attached boot. Can you get insulated breathable? 

Will check out Frogg Togg waders .

[Last One]

Typo, Neoprene waders always leak. Have bought 4 pairs over the years.

[Last One]

Look at the Frogg Toggs steelheaders, Do these keep you warm in early February ? Did you get a bigger boot size and add insulated socks?

 

[Gator]

Almost all waders will eventually leak. The question is whether you can identify where the leaks have occurred and repair them on the spot. I always carry UV-curable patches with me and they are a game changer, as they will even cure under water. 

 

I've heard that the Frogg Togg bootfoot are decent for the price, but have myself gone with Simms and Patagonia. All have required some level of repair after years and many hours wading.

[HB2]

My feet get cold when it's warm and my Frogg Toggs were the best waders I have ever had and I have had like 5 pairs of Neoprene . 

 

At the price if you take decent care of them and they last 5 years you got your money's worth . 

[leadcore troller]

my frog togs lasted one trip. I now have hodgen stocking foot with seperate boots, the ones with the front zipper. had them for 3 years now and love them. I fish out in western ny tribs, one trip was 30 below. got a size bigger than needed so i can layer more clothes.

[LazyRiver585]

You found a fishable trib when it was -30°? Please tell me the product you use to stop your guides from instantly freezing? Lol

[LazyRiver585]

And the fish that would make that trip worth it lol that’s brutal

[James Schruba]

On 11/14/2024 at 3:58 PM, Last One said:

Looking for a pair of good Steelhead Chest waders? Salmon River is mighty cold in February.

Every time I get Neoprene waders they do not last. Last year first time in leaked. But they are warm.

I like chest waders with boots attached. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

Roger’s sporting goods has there toughman 2-1 waders on sale.   Come with a zip in liner and 1600 gram insulated boots. 
my go to duck hunting waders. 
 

 

[leadcore troller]

3 yrs ago , wass up for a week . It was supposed to be low 30's but a storm blew in from canada and dropped to 30 below.   use pam cooking spray, it lasts a while .

[Last One]

Thanks guys solid recommendations I will check out each of them.

[AnglingAddict]

The Simms bootfoots are nice - I fish those with a couple layers underneath and stay very comfortable.  Simms Fjord wading pants or the Redington wading pants are both very warm.  No reason to wade more than knee deep in the winter.  I see guys in neo's every year standing waist deep or deeper in the winter.   Absolutely no need to get that deep.  Pair of liner socks and a pair of good wool socks and your feet will stay warm - size them as if you were buying muck boots.