Evening all, going to venture into the world of waders with a small budget, any tips on how to get the right size? Does it only go on foot size etc....in only 5 ft 8 and a half so was thinking would it make a difference if I was 6 foot 2 if you get my point. Size nine feet....is there any benefit in buying size bigger for instance?
size up makes it a bit easier to get your foot in quickly
In reply to Post #1
Have a look at Olly skins, they're brilliant and do a shorter version, which for much better, I'm 5ft 7 and there the best waders I've owned
Have a look at Olly skins, they're brilliant and do a shorter version, which for much better, I'm 5ft 7 and there the best waders I've owned
In reply to Post #3
Second that-brill waders. Future angling in Newark sell them...top lads in there.
Second that-brill waders. Future angling in Newark sell them...top lads in there.
the olly skins are a little better than others but not by much, i sized down from my normal 9 and they fit really well. also got mine from future which i'd recommend
In reply to Post #1
I wouldn't let budget sway you re quality necessarily. Some of the more expensive waders like Simms etc dont wear particularly well according to YouTube videos I've been watching.
I wouldn't let budget sway you re quality necessarily. Some of the more expensive waders like Simms etc dont wear particularly well according to YouTube videos I've been watching.
In reply to Post #6
Was thinking similar as I'm hardly going to be a heavy user, just may need them now and again tbh
Was thinking similar as I'm hardly going to be a heavy user, just may need them now and again tbh
In reply to Post #1
I've got Dirtboot waders.
5ft 8, chunky and size 10.5 foot, so ordered a 13 "just incase" and it fits fine.
I've got Dirtboot waders.
5ft 8, chunky and size 10.5 foot, so ordered a 13 "just incase" and it fits fine.
In reply to Post #6
Don't take too much notice of those vlogs, all breathable chest waders leak sooner or later , usually at the seams but are an easy DIY fix . Wouldn't pay Simms money for carp fishing waders though.
Don't take too much notice of those vlogs, all breathable chest waders leak sooner or later , usually at the seams but are an easy DIY fix . Wouldn't pay Simms money for carp fishing waders though.
In reply to Post #3
Olly Skins do a custom made to measure as well if you want them.
I have got a set but have seen some on a fellow angler and will be getting a set once my vass give up and the duck tape cover the holes leaks
Olly Skins do a custom made to measure as well if you want them.
I have got a set but have seen some on a fellow angler and will be getting a set once my vass give up and the duck tape cover the holes leaks
In reply to Post #9
I know they will but...fly fishermen give their waders a damn sight more hammering than Carp anglers and it's interesting to see there's little correlation between price and longevity. Some of the Simms/Patagonia were lasting less than a season, quite poor if you ask me. The leaks in question weren't just seem either, they had very poor abrasion resistance to boot. I'm quite aware some vlogs are sponsored or have dubious intent.
I know they will but...fly fishermen give their waders a damn sight more hammering than Carp anglers and it's interesting to see there's little correlation between price and longevity. Some of the Simms/Patagonia were lasting less than a season, quite poor if you ask me. The leaks in question weren't just seem either, they had very poor abrasion resistance to boot. I'm quite aware some vlogs are sponsored or have dubious intent.
In reply to Post #11
I've got Simms four layer goretex for winter river fishing and they are superb four seasons old, guideline laxa 2 which are much lighter weight or summer river fishing, and reddington pro hd for beach fly fishing. Non will win against barbed wire or really big bramble but the Simms are probably the most robust or the vass breathable stocking foot are supposed strong but very poor for breathability.
I've got Simms four layer goretex for winter river fishing and they are superb four seasons old, guideline laxa 2 which are much lighter weight or summer river fishing, and reddington pro hd for beach fly fishing. Non will win against barbed wire or really big bramble but the Simms are probably the most robust or the vass breathable stocking foot are supposed strong but very poor for breathability.
In reply to Post #12
Thanks for the feedback G, very interesting
The thought of several, what I see as expensive pairs, is hurting me mentally at the moment
never mind trying to get it past the Mrs 
I can see the need for summer and winter, and then a pair of HD for Carp. I've not told the Mrs yet but I quite fancy some bucket list fly fishing, maybe Norway and in the USA...a fancy at the moment but that's where it all starts
I have been speaking to Olly, I'm a wide fit so I might have to go custom, we'll see.
Thanks for the feedback G, very interesting
The thought of several, what I see as expensive pairs, is hurting me mentally at the moment
never mind trying to get it past the Mrs I can see the need for summer and winter, and then a pair of HD for Carp. I've not told the Mrs yet but I quite fancy some bucket list fly fishing, maybe Norway and in the USA...a fancy at the moment but that's where it all starts
I have been speaking to Olly, I'm a wide fit so I might have to go custom, we'll see.
In reply to Post #13
I've been to Norway but not fished there yet but have been to Sweden and taken the ferry to Gotland to fly fish around the coast for sea trout and will go back again in the near future.
I've been to Norway but not fished there yet but have been to Sweden and taken the ferry to Gotland to fly fish around the coast for sea trout and will go back again in the near future.