Thread: Best deal on Waders?

Cabela's and LL Bean have pretty good gear. At those prices, it's hard to go too terribly wrong with either.

I don't know anything about the Caddis.

also is it super important to buy wading boots? could an old pair of boots suffice?

For another wader option, check out the closeouts here:

Clearances

This shop is in NC. I've ordered from them before.

Originally Posted by talldude33

also is it super important to buy wading boots? could an old pair of boots suffice?

If you're gonna be wading in a trout stream, you definitely need a pair of wading boots. Otherwise, you're gonna slip and break something. Wading boots have felt or studs on the soles so you can wade without slipping. If, on the other hand, you'll be sitting in a float tube in a pond, they're not necessary.

Originally Posted by deathb4disco

If you're gonna be wading in a trout stream, you definitely need a pair of wading boots. Otherwise, you're gonna slip and break something. Wading boots have felt or studs on the soles so you can wade without slipping. If, on the other hand, you'll be sitting in a float tube in a pond, they're not necessary.

I will be wading in trout streams, but is there anyway I could just glue felt sole replacements on an old pair of hiking boots?

Frogg Togg breathables and their boots are pretty nice. I got a new set of waders from them but still use the older ones almost exclusively. Get the felt less boots.

Originally Posted by talldude33

... is there anyway I could just glue felt sole replacements on an old pair of hiking boots?

I dunno. Maybe.