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Post by jajwrigh on Aug 9, 2006 10:43:51 GMT -5
How many guys consider these a "must" for waterfowling? I am thinking about getting a pair. How much insulation do I need for this state? 600grams, 1000grams, or 1600 grams???  |
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Post by Decatur on Aug 9, 2006 10:46:16 GMT -5
When I used to trap, we didn't have any insulation and were fine. Of course that's walking through water and muck, usually while breaking ice, so we worked up a sweat. Not standing still waterfowl hunting.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Aug 9, 2006 11:38:32 GMT -5
The necessity depends on what type of water you hunt. If you have a boat and you hunt lakes and rivers mostly, you can do without. If you hunt marshes, they are must have.
I used canvas waders my first couple of seasons. Mistake. Neoprene is perfect. It gives you a better range of motion and it is warmer. You don't need a ton of insulation. I think my boots are 600 grams and I wear a good wool sock with them on really cold days. Waterfowling you will work up a sweat on the walk in and then freeze to death standing still. Neoprene is the best hedge against this.
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Post by shootsa410 on Aug 9, 2006 11:55:35 GMT -5
I had a pair of 600 and standing in the river for a couple hours in mid/late January the toes got a bit chilled. I needed a new pair and went with the 1000. There are time I even wear mine when I field hunt because of the amount of mud.
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Post by chicobrownbear on Aug 9, 2006 14:19:37 GMT -5
Oh yeah, shootsa410 nailed that one. They are also good for wet field hunts
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Post by supr87gt on Aug 9, 2006 18:17:19 GMT -5
Just get the cabelas 1600 supermag's. I wore some lacrosse ones last year and froze my ass off.
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Post by duff on Aug 9, 2006 21:03:04 GMT -5
cabellas 1600 got my nod too. Don't forget the breathable styles. I will probably get those when my current ones spring too many leaks.
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Post by psychobubba on Aug 10, 2006 6:14:23 GMT -5
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Post by keithh on Aug 11, 2006 10:02:22 GMT -5
Breatheables all the way!!! I have the cabelas Dry Plus in Shadowgrass. They are light and have a better range of motion than neoprenes. You don't sweat as much and therefore are warmer. The only situation neo's are better is if you are standing in water all day. I've done that a few times and it can get chilly. However, I can fit my insulated bibs into my waders, so next time I might give that a shot.
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Post by snakeeye on Aug 11, 2006 14:54:50 GMT -5
I have light neoprene and layer up or down as necessary from Sep. through Jan.
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Post by dec on Aug 11, 2006 14:57:51 GMT -5
I've got the Cabela's DuraMag 1600's. All in all, they are a nice wader and warm. Too warm in October most of the time.
My only complaint about these waders is that the shoulder strap design stinks (to put it nicely). They flop around and fall off your shoulders. I have a buddy that has the same problem with his. I've fought my pair for 3 years. This year I'm modifying the shoulder straps.
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Post by duff on Aug 16, 2006 8:07:50 GMT -5
I've got the Cabela's DuraMag 1600's. All in all, they are a nice wader and warm. Too warm in October most of the time. My only complaint about these waders is that the shoulder strap design stinks (to put it nicely). They flop around and fall off your shoulders. I have a buddy that has the same problem with his. I've fought my pair for 3 years. This year I'm modifying the shoulder straps. I used the best tool ever made to fix mine, duct tape the straps and I didn't have to worry about them slipping off the shoulders anylonger. |
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Post by Woody Williams on Aug 16, 2006 8:15:45 GMT -5
I've got the Cabela's DuraMag 1600's. All in all, they are a nice wader and warm. Too warm in October most of the time. My only complaint about these waders is that the shoulder strap design stinks (to put it nicely). They flop around and fall off your shoulders. I have a buddy that has the same problem with his. I've fought my pair for 3 years. This year I'm modifying the shoulder straps. I used the best tool ever made to fix mine, duct tape the straps and I didn't have to worry about them slipping off the shoulders anylonger. "Duct tape"? www.octanecreative.com/ducttape/outdoors/index.html |
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Post by duff on Aug 16, 2006 8:28:46 GMT -5
Yep, snakeeye gave me grief about having a small bit of silver tape on my back, he was afraid I would flair all the birds!!!
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Post by Ahawkeye on Aug 16, 2006 8:42:44 GMT -5
Even if you are going to hunt mainly lakes an rivers I've found that having a pair makes things alot esier, some times those sand bars can stay pretty shallow for a long while I can't imagine how you would hunt a river with out a pair from my eperiance.
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Post by pigeonflier on Aug 16, 2006 15:57:20 GMT -5
Waders are a MUST for any waterfowler! Its no fun if you are wet!
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