There are various types of waders in today’s market but fly fishing ones are cut and made differently to suit their purpose. Fly fishing waders are a crucial part of an angler’s gear kit and for the investment, we expect faithful service from them. So, how long should fly fishing waders last? Quality fly fishing

Should we blame the English language for some of the problems or complaints anglers have? This question struck me as a definition issue and we’ll address it today. Now, should wading boots be tight? No, wading boots should never be tight at any point. Instead, they should have a snug fit; and for context, the

Neoprene waders were the real deal ages before Gore-Tex and breathable options hit the market. Does that mean that they are nonexistent today? No! There is a bunch of anglers who swear by this material and own several pairs either bought or handed down by their elders. While wearing them, should neoprene waders be tight?

Cliché as it may sound but fishing is one of the most relaxing and fulfilling pastimes. Some anglers even bring their kids along on their weekend fishing trips, and although there were surely times when they failed to catch anything, it always proved to be a worthwhile effort. Even when the kids get older, they

Everlasting life isn’t a characteristic of waders no matter how much they are raved about by manufacturers. You’ll have to toss them at some point in your angling years. Maybe because you can’t patch them anymore or the fabric is beginning to lose functionality because of ‘old age’. What can you do with old waders?

Summer fly fishing is characterized by few layers, shorts, and more breathable gear. Then the mercury drops, we dust our waders ready to brace the cold because it can be a goliath that needs tact to defeat. Getting wet is part of the sport but we have limits since it can get uncomfortable, freezing, and

Like all things in fly fishing, there are many options to choose from, fly fishing combos are no exception. Fly fishing combo setup is a full kit designed specifically by the manufacturers to encourage beginners to the sport of fly fishing. These manufacturers have put together a fly fishing rod, fly fishing reel fully loaded

Sealants, glues, and adhesives should be in your angler repair kit because leaks in waders are common. There could be various reasons for wader leakage, but if the area isn’t humongous, it is easy to patch that down, seal it, and get back to fishing as nothing happened. These aren’t like underwear that you can

With all aspects of fly fishing there are many options and fly fishing reels are no different. First of all when deciding on a fly fishing reel it’s first good to look at what type of fishing you are planning to do. Most of all we want a fly reel to match a rod setup

I often check comments under each post on my site because angler queries there are eye-opening, challenging, and the experiences shared will make you long for the waters more than before. ‘What can I use instead of waders?’ I was asked this in a comment under one of the ChuckingFluff posts and thought it wise