Neither of these options are better than the other. It really comes down to a matter of preference. They both will keep you safe and comfortable! If the water is extremely cold and you have sensitive feet, it may be best to go with the wading boots and neoprene socks.
Again, these are going to be the warmest set of waders you can possibly buy and perhaps the most durable. Brands like Frogg Toggs are going to be some of the more affordable lightweight waders, but still high quality.
Their quality boots are worth the price. This is not much different than a nice pair of hiking or winter boots. Wading pants are going to be the most expensive waders on the list. Hip waders are the most affordable option on the list. Yes, waders are more than worth the money.
More often than not, one pair of waders is going to last you quite a long time. Plus, winter fly fishing is nearly impossible without waders. Tips: Wader choice comes down to personal preference.
The colder the climate and water, the thicker of wader you will want. The opposite is also true. Comfort is key while fishing! They prevent the body from getting wet, and potentially catching cold. Commercial fishermen also wear waders while at sea and processing fish, as a protective garment. Some zookeepers also wear them, as do people who work in public works facilities such as water treatment plants. In addition, specially designed waders are available for people who work with chemicals.
Naturalists and biologists frequently don them in the course of work as well. Hip waders are boots which are held up at the top with straps that attach to a belt. It is amazing how the simple act of concentrating on something like breathing will calm you. Don't gasp in huge gulps because right before the gasp you will forcefully exhale and sink. Don't breath in shallow rapid pants where most of the air in your lungs doesn't get recycled.
Exhale about half your lung volume to retain buoyancy and inhale as controllably as you can. Against all instincts, inhale at the bottom of the troughs between waves. At the top of the waves there is relatively little water to buoy you, and your mouth and nose are invariably underwater.
At each wave turn your face so the water slaps your cheek rather than your nose, eyes, and mouth. While breathing, remember to keep your feet away from the riverbed. Keep your knees tucked or point your legs outward. Foot entrapment is one of the leading causes of drowning right up there with sweepers. Rivers are incredibly powerful. In water as shallow as knee deep you can get your feet trapped under a ledge or branch and be physically unable to pull your foot out.
After a few minutes of entrapment, your knees begin to buckle under the relentless pressure, and you are forced into a kneeling position with your hands on the riverbed as you attempt to keep your head above water. In not much time your arms give out and you drown.
I have gone through the foot entrapment drill under controlled environments using rebar and webbing a number of times and never get over how helpless you feel in such seemingly friendly water. The USGS has developed a formula for determining safe wading conditions for government employees and civilian contractors. Multiply the depth in feet times the number of feet a stick drifts in a second. If the product is greater than 8, USGS warns people to stay out of the water. It seems to be a pretty reliable calculation when foot entrapment is an issue.
To free someone who is foot entrapped, simply wade in behind them and break the force of the current with your legs. If you reach the victim, try to get a rope or stick against his shins and, with a person on either end, move upstream. Self-rescue is limited to cutting the boots off your feet with a knife or pair of paramedic shears. Sweepers like the one that pinned Marion's raft are every swimmer's nightmare.
They are tough to negotiate and you only get one chance to do it right. If it is a log at water level you can do one of two things. Flip on your back and extend your legs downstream. If done right and with a little luck, you'll be able to stick the log and literally walk to shore with your body planing on the current. This is a good technique to practice in a safe spot with friends nearby. Once learned, it can be a very safe way to escape a normally lethal situation. The Editor. The more traditional way to confront a sweeper is to swim as hard as you can toward it.
At the last moment reach up as high as possible and while kicking furiously nonstop, climb up into the branches or kick up over the log. The trick is to never allow your feet to get swept under the log or sweeper. However, if you're thinking of doing without them, it's essential to understand why they're helpful and why so many consider them necessary so that you can act appropriately. Waders may not be essential, but they sure make standing in water more comfortable. They also make casting more manageable by giving you a better choice of spots, allowing you to reach areas that are harder to access from the land.
While you may find that you can and may prefer to fly fish without waders, if you already own a pair, we wouldn't advocate throwing them away just yet. Think of them as just another tool at your disposal. One that you are free to use as the situation demands. If you're new to fly fishing, you may only have seen others fly fish from the water with waders. So you may not know that you don't always have to stray from the shore to fly fish.
That said, the reason why many prefer to get into the water aside from the inherent sense of adventure that wading provides is because there are several obstacles to fly fishing on land. Long casting with obstructions behind you can create complications when fishing from the bank.
The last thing you need is for flies to get stuck in a tree as you cast, or to spend 20 minutes untangling your line from a nearby shrub. If you are tucked into a tight area the roll cast and side cast will be essential to success when fly fishing from the shore or bank.
The side cast is useful for when you're casting directly up or downstream, casting in a direction that runs parallel to the shoreline. The roll cast, however, is useful when you need to reach far across the water, but you have an obstacle behind you like a tree or bush.
This video may be useful in helping you to perfect your technique. To summarize, roll casting requires you to lift the tip of your rod and quickly flip it forward, creating a moving roll in the line, which will help you to direct your fly with power and accuracy. So, as you can see, casting from the shore may require you to change your technique and learn new skills.
However, it can allow you to overcome some of the inherent limitations of using waders. For example, one variety of waders are made from neoprene- which, while eminently waterproof, can cause you to get really hot, even in cold water. Neoprene waders will be fine if you'll be fly fishing exclusively in the colder seasons, but for summer, you may also consider a pair of light and breathable nylon waders as they are more comfortable and with the latest technologies are almost cut to be worn like a pair of jeans.
If you find waders uncomfortable, restrictive, or cumbersome to wear, you may wonder why so many people choose to wear waders if they don't have to. Yet, while they may not be essential, there are certain circumstances where wearing waders can increase your chances of a successful trip.
They allow you to cast from a much greater range of positions. You can reach deeper waters and wade across streams with relative ease without worrying about getting so wet and cold that you risk damaging your health or at least souring your trip.
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