I would like to purchase some fishing waders for this spring and summer.  I want them for two reasons - one to use with my new kayak.  I'm thinking this spring the air will feel warm enough to get my kayak out but the water may still be too cold to get wet in.  So I want some waders to have on to protect me from the cold water while I'm on my kayak.  

 

 Second, I simply want some waders to wade in creeks.  

 

 Any suggestions for some affordable and effective waders?  

I use these in my kayak http://www.cabelas.com/product/Footwear/Mens-Footwear/Mens-Waders/Mens-Waist-High-Waders%7C/pc/104797980/c/104747580/sc/104674680/i/104107680/Cabelas-Premium-Dry-Plustrade-Breathable-Stockingfoot-Waders-Waist-High/749394.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fmens-waist-high-waders%2F_%2FN-1101199%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104107680%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMMcat104793480%253Bcat104674680&WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104793480%3Bcat104674680%3Bcat104107680

 

I have thicker neoprene ones with lug soles I use for actual wading though.

I have owned waders from the bottom end up to the top end.  You get what you pay for.  I prefer breathable waders and not neoprene as they are just way to warm and not versatile enough and suck to sit in a kayak with in my opinion.

 

I tried out a pair of the Frogg Togg waders this past year and they are pretty good for the price.  are they super breathable, not really but they allow enough room for layering and have kept me dry in two seasons of trout fishing and cold weather kayak fishing so i am pleased.  The breathables allow you to layer according to the temperature which makes them much more versatile.  It also allows you to get boots separately that fit well and can then be used later on when wet wading in the summer time, at least that is what i do.

 

 http://www.cabelas.com/product/Footwear/Mens-Footwear/Mens-Waders/Mens-Fishing-Waders|/pc/104797980/c/104747580/sc/104674680/i/103926780/Frogg-Toggs174-Hellbender8482-Stockingfoot-Chest-Waders/749129.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fmens-fishing-waders%2Ffrogg-toggs%2F_%2FN-1101197%2B1000003467%2FNe-1000003467%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_103926780%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253BMM%253Bcat104674680%26WTz_st%3DGuidedNav%26WTz_stype%3DGNU&WTz_l=SBC%3BMM%3Bcat104674680%3Bcat103926780

Unless you are fishing in sandy surf, stocking foot breathable waders will work. Be sure to wear a wading belt. This will prevent you fro drowning should you go in from the kayak.

First of all let me say that there are only 2 kinds of waders. Those that leak, and those that are going to leak. Knowing that, getting a pair that have a good warranty is important. For those of us that wear waders a lot, there is only one kind that we consider which is the light weight, stocking foot, breathables.  If you will spend a lot of time in cold water, neoprenes are good but, they are murder in warm weather. Rubber boot foot waders are hot and heavy.  I own Simms waders which are very good but expensive. If and when I replace them, I will probably buy waders from Cabela's. Cabela's warrantees their house brand clothing for life. Keep the receipt, and if they ever leak (and they will) take them back and get your money back or credit toward a new pair.  Stocking foot waders with separate boots are much more comfortable and provide much better ankle support.

http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Three-Forks8482-Insulated-Lug-Sole-Chest-Wader/732864.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3FrecordsPerPage%3D18%26No%3D0%26N%3D0%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3DWaders%26search%3DSearch&No=0&Ntt=Waders

I have those. The only time i use them is in creeks for stream trout. I only trout fish about 20 timea a year and they have yet to let me down after a few years now.

 I was as Gander Mountain tonight and they had a couple of pairs of waders but they didn't have boots on them.  If you buy waders with no boots and then buy water proof boots, how do do you keep the water out of the boots?  

you don't need water proof boots, get yourself a pair of water shoes a size bigger or a cheap pair of high top tennis shoes and there you go.  The waders I have I got from Cabelas I believe and they are a denier coated material I believe(it's been over 2 yrs sorry) and neoprene feet. I purchased a pair of $12 water shoes from Walmart that have a drawstring lacing you pull to tighten.  Use them float tubing and have no issues.

If you are actually wading and walking over slippery rocks, wading boots will help keep you upright. It's very easy to twist an ankle walking on rocks that aren't easy to see.  So ankle support is important. Plus felt soles grip algae covered rocks much better than gym shoes or water shoes. They'll fit better over the neoprene socks on the waders too.

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I have those. The only time i use them is in creeks for stream trout. I only trout fish about 20 timea a year and they have yet to let me down after a few years now.

I have these as well and they have done me well. They get a bit heavy/hot if you are fishing in the heat but aside from that I have no complaints.

 

Great buy for the buck.

For the kayak, anything comfortable will do. For wading, you want to consider terrain. I use Korkers boots, and in winter, I prefer the hard plastic tread with studs. In warmer periods, I like felt with studs.