| Waders are essential fishing equipment for many | | | | catch a certain type of fish. |
| anglers, and those that use them regularly swear | | | | 6. How often |
| by them, and say that are able to catch more | | | | How often you anticipate wearing your waders |
| fish and enjoy fishing even more. | | | | can be an important factor when choosing |
| So, if you're looking for waders, what should you | | | | waders. If you think you might wear them once |
| look out for? | | | | or twice a year, then clearly there's little point in |
| 1. Cost | | | | spending hundreds of pounds on them. |
| When choosing your first pair of waders you will | | | | Conversely, you should spend as much as you |
| definitely have a budget in mind, and know what | | | | can afford, and get the best waders, if you think |
| you are realistically willing to spend. You don't have | | | | you'll wear them every time you go fishing. |
| to buy the most expensive waders in order to | | | | 7. When |
| get the most out of your fishing, nor should you | | | | Some anglers fish for different types of fish at |
| instinctively dismiss the cheaper waders solely on | | | | different times of the year. If you know that |
| price. | | | | your fishing changes during the year, then you |
| 2. Fit | | | | may need better and warmer waders in the |
| Your waders will need to fit properly, and be | | | | winter compared to when you're fishing in the |
| suitable. You may need to be able to work a fair | | | | warmer months. |
| distance in them, depending on where you fish, | | | | 8. Care |
| and what you fish for. | | | | You'll need to make sure that you take care of |
| 3. Comfort | | | | your waders so that they will last, and provide |
| Waders need to be comfortable as well as fitting | | | | the warmth and protection you need whilst you're |
| well. You'll need to make sure that you think you'll | | | | out fishing. Look out for any rips of tears that |
| be able to stand up for several hours in them, in | | | | become more serious if left untreated. |
| the cold and wet. You'll also need to make sure | | | | 9. Brand |
| that you have all the pockets and belt loops you | | | | You may not be fussy about the brand of |
| need so that you can carry your essential fishing | | | | waders you choose. You may want to have the |
| accessories with you. | | | | same brand as the rest of your fishing clothing |
| 4. Durability | | | | because you know it fits, and provides the |
| Standing in the water fishing can be quite a hostile | | | | protection and performance you need. You might |
| environment for clothing. Think about over hanging | | | | want to choose a brand that is well known for |
| branches rocks and branches in the water, and | | | | waders, or clothing, rather than a brand that |
| the walk to and from the bank of the river | | | | makes everything from rods to jackets. |
| 5. Where | | | | 10. Quality |
| Depending on where you fish can help you to | | | | Whatever brand of waders you choose, however |
| determine how much you need waders. If you | | | | much you spend, and however often you wear |
| spend all of your time at the edge of a lake, and | | | | your waders, you'll want to make sure that they |
| see fishing more as a break from work and the | | | | offer value for money, and provide the quality |
| family, and the chance to spend some time for | | | | you need. |
| yourself, then you might choose to sit by a lake | | | | Now you know more about waders, and how to |
| all day. On the other hand, you might take your | | | | choose them, why not take the plunge, and get in |
| fishing seriously and want to fish fast rivers, or | | | | the water, with some new waders? |