Waders (Need oppinions ASAP)

[armymp71]

My guide tells me we will be in hip waders most of the time, mine don't fit well and I am sure I will get blisters. He recommended ankle fit hip waders from Lacrosse, what do you guys think? I am leaving for Perryville this Saturday so I need to order ASAP.

Thanks,

Rick

[AZ Dan]

I don't know the brand names, but I want to advise you to spend more for a good pair of waders.  Not saying you have to go top of the line.  I hate to go low budget on my feet (or rifle scopes.)  I'd rather save money on some other piece of equipment.  Good luck.  Dan.

[Daveinthebush]

I have the LaCrosse ankle fit and they are great except for one problem. Getting them on and off.    The ankle fit is so tight I need a good board with a notch in it to pull the heal against.  Try taking them on and off.  A little talcom power in the bottom of the boot might help.

If your hunting from a boat you will be jumping off the bow into the water and trying to keep the bow of the rocks.  Kind of hard at times.  I usually use some 18" rubber boots from Cabela's and get by.

Good luck on your trip.   I may be out and about PWS on the weekend as I have to take 2 personal days off or loose them.

[armymp71]

OK,

 I am going with the Cabelas ankle fit, their stuff is usually pretty good. My 45/70 is still jamming shells so I want to bring my 50 cal as a backup, is there a limit to the amount of shells a gun can hold, I could not find anything. I beleive I have a seven round clip. This is an awesome gun for a quick 2nd-3rd shot if needed, it shoots a 334 JHP round which took out my last bear quite quickly(after we chased it seven miles to get the shot).

Rick

[Daveinthebush]

No restrictions.

[summitx]

was wondering who you are bear hunting with out in perryville, did some duck hunting ans silver fishing with somebody out in Perryville, that also did bear hunts

[Sourdough]

Back to your waders, Take a pair of the socks you are going to wear with you when you try them on for fit.  Also something I do is place Dr Schols inserts inside my waders.  Not the cheap ones but the ones with good arch support, and a good heel cup.  That makes walking all day in them easier to take.  The waders I like best are the neophrine ones Cabela's sells with the nylon strap around the ankle to tighten for fit.  Easier to get on and off than the ankle fit ones.  I also wear wool wader socks if I am going to be in water all day, they go from my feet all the way up to my thighs.  I wear a good pair of wool socks for hunting in them.  That's usually enough if you are not standing in a river all day.