Waders - The awesome, the bad, the leaky

[troutpocket]

I need to do a compatibility test with waist highs and my SuperCat…At a local panfish pond where I won’t care about getting wet before I rely on them for real. If they work, they are lighter to carry, and quicker on/off than full chest high waders. Also cooler on a hot day.

I have used waist highs in my boats for years. They are great on cold and/or wet days and sketchy launches.

 

[Jim Allen]

There's a new budget brand out there too, Paramount Outdoors. Has some zip up models that don't require a short term loan or a kidney. Don't personally know of anyone who's tried them out though.

I just purchased a pair. I'm 6'2", 225, sz12 shoe. Got the large, great fit with room for cold weather layer. So far my only complaint is that the gravel guards are very snug.