[Colin Mckinnon]

Hi folks

Been member of the forum for a few years now.And know this is the best place for advise 

Ok.I have been fly fishing for a few years now and exclusively on fisheries..
well this year im taking the plunge( metaphorically only i hope) and going to try some river fishing.
just got some shinny new Simms chest waders from Santa.Boot foot jobs.
getting to the point.I need wading boots. Questions- 

A. Not sure what boot sole to go for? studs,felt or rubber compound..   ( be Don mostly i plan to fish if that helps)
B. Do i order a size bigger than my normal shoe size to allow for the wader sock ?

I've lots more questions about my initiation to the river fishing but one thing at a time !

Thanks in advance

 

[Jeff Donovan]

Hi folks

Been member of the forum for a few years now.And know this is the best place for advise 

Ok.I have been fly fishing for a few years now and exclusively on fisheries..
well this year im taking the plunge( metaphorically only i hope) and going to try some river fishing.
just got some shinny new Simms chest waders from Santa.Boot foot jobs.
getting to the point.I need wading boots. Questions- 

A. Not sure what boot sole to go for? studs,felt or rubber compound..   ( be Don mostly i plan to fish if that helps)
B. Do i order a size bigger than my normal shoe size to allow for the wader sock ?

I've lots more questions about my initiation to the river fishing but one thing at a time !

Thanks in advance

Why would you need wading boots with boot-foot waders? Perhaps you mean santa brought you "stocking foot" waders...

[Colin Mckinnon]

  indeed taffy. good spot thanks    stocking foot waders. 

[Jeff Donovan]

My personal choice of boot would be Korker Guide, these come with inter-changeable soles...studded felt & normal treaded. It is usually the norm to purchase wader boots 1 size larger than your everyday shoe size, however, it is advisable to try-before-you-buy if at all possible.....good luck in your pursuit..

[Colin Mckinnon]

thanks Taffy.Ill have a look at their website.flexibility on the sole type sounds good..ideally id like to try them on with my waders if possible. so ill check if local stockists.

[Jeff Donovan]

Dyceloon, I think that the Korkers Guide boots are a discontinued item unfortunately  . There are a few available on a well known auction site!  (reasonably priced too!) Korkers have upgraded since I bought mine & their website is in the USA, as for UK retailers, sorry I can't help 

[Will Shaw]

Think you can still get Korkers through Orvis?

W.

[Mike Barrio]

Good question

I moved on from standard bootfoot waders because I simply found them too slippery in the river, I spent more time on my backside than standing

I found a similar problem with felt soled wading boots, not in the river this time, but on the grass banks ....... on my backside again

I'm sure you'll get some good suggestions from everybody, I'm really pleased with my Orvis ones: http://www.orvis.co.uk/p/river-guard-ultralight-mens-wading-boot/2a98

Cheers
Mike

[Marc Fauvet]

hiya,
whichever Patagonia model with these soles with studs added. i very much doubt you'll find a better grip and safety in your waters than these. you'll usually find good deals at GAC. (Glasgow Angler)
cheers,
marc

[Colin Mckinnon]

Hi Marc ,
Thanks for the advise on these.Had a look on-line.They look like the river walker model.
Think this type of sole would be ideal for me with removable studs. 
Im down in Glasgow in a couple of weeks and i know where the GAC is, so ill take waders down with me and see what they have.

Mike, Taffy and Will.Many thanks for your reply's also     

[Mike Barrio]

Good idea ..... try before you buy, for the fitting part of the exercise

Best wishes
Mike

[Sandy Nelson]

hiya,
whichever Patagonia model with these soles with studs added. i very much doubt you'll find a better grip and safety in your waters than these. you'll usually find good deals at GAC. (Glasgow Angler)
cheers,
marc

I'd second that, my river walkers are now 2 years old and still great, i use mine un-studded but sometimes studs would be nice, its all a bit of a compromise based on where you fish.

 

Sandy

[Marc Fauvet]

i use mine un-studded but sometimes studs would be nice, its all a bit of a compromise based on where you fish.

yup, as an example, on the Don i did ok without the studs (but would have preferred to have them) whereas on the Dee i was literally sliding downstream during several crossings. (interesting and slightly unsettling feeling    ) good thing Campbell was there as support !   

btw, this model is even better than the Riverwalkers. http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/ultralight-wading-boots-sticky?p=79295-0

cheers,
marc