Lumeymorris Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Thinking of getting some chest waders but don't really want to go all out and spend 200quid so what would I look for to tell if there any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Ridgers Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Ahh a chap on here just brough these proswaiders there really good ! Good price to boot . Hoping big common posts link for you .. On crimbo list. Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spr1985 Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Not a personal opinion as I don't own any but....I have only heard good things about the vass-text products and they have various different price brackets to choose from Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpbell_ll Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 Stay away from the neoprene ones, they soak everything they come into contact with and take an age to dry out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Ridgers Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 http://www.proswaders.co.uk The link for proswaiders Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David_Ridgers Posted November 7, 2016 Report Share Posted November 7, 2016 I just checked and they are due for delivery tomorrow, I'll let you know what they're like, and how the sizes come up.Thats a point do we have a tackle review section ? Sent from my SM-G928F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzbomb Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Don't leave them rolled up in a bag all winter, hang them up to avoid cracks forming or you will get leaks, same for hip waders. B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossT83 Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Just got the pros waders and must say very impressed. Got them for £39 delivered on eBay and have used them a few times already. They seem very well made and are half the price of the equivalent Vass. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leebrown940 Posted November 8, 2016 Report Share Posted November 8, 2016 Thinking of getting some chest waders but don't really want to go all out and spend 200quid so what would I look for to tell if there any good?Vass Sent from my SM-T310 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yonny Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 I'll let you know how they stand up to it. Please do BC. I'm a VASS man but if I can get something of similar quality at half the price I know where my next pair will be coming from. David_Ridgers, B.C. and phildalton1982 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muscle20 Posted November 10, 2016 Report Share Posted November 10, 2016 i got the pros over the vass. cheaper and slightly thicker rated material. found sizes come up quite big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lumeymorris Posted November 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 I was talking to a friend about getting some waders and he questioned me on if I really need them or would be better off just getting some waterproofs which h got me thinking do I need them and what's the difference? The way I see it I already have a waterproof coat and with having some waders ill have the bottom half covered all in one. But as I don't really do any river fishing and the lakes I fish don't have many swimming where you would need to get in the water so do I really need them? And then there's the price surely it's cheaper just to get waders than to get waterproof bottoms and footwear. But with never owning a pair of waders I don't how comfy they are and if there really something you want to be wearing all day. So what would you guys suggest waders or just waterproofs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spr1985 Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 Well without trying to sound patronising if you have no reason to enter the water on any of your lakes then I can't see the need to get waders, I'd just go with the waterproof jacket that you have and some waterproof bottoms (sallopetes maybe) and some waterproof footwear. Obviously just my thoughts and opinion [emoji51] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk David_Ridgers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyborx Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 I was talking to a friend about getting some waders and he questioned me on if I really need them or would be better off just getting some waterproofs which h got me thinking do I need them and what's the difference? The way I see it I already have a waterproof coat and with having some waders ill have the bottom half covered all in one. But as I don't really do any river fishing and the lakes I fish don't have many swimming where you would need to get in the water so do I really need them? And then there's the price surely it's cheaper just to get waders than to get waterproof bottoms and footwear. But with never owning a pair of waders I don't how comfy they are and if there really something you want to be wearing all day. So what would you guys suggest waders or just waterproofs? the idea of wearing waders all day would scare the life out of me, you would sweat that much you could dehydrate i think personally that unless you are fishing for lumps that are that heavy that they would sustain injury by being netted out you dont need em, on the very odd occasion that i will get snagged up with a fish its just down to boxers and swim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muscle20 Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 You only want to be in waders when you need or may need to enter the water. cyborx and David_Ridgers 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillfactor Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 If it's something you can afford chest waders should be part of your kit .... can make the difference between landing a fish or not/ having to pull for a break or not / & just landing fish in deeper water on some lakes ie good fish care . Obviously care must be taken when wading. yonny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzbomb Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 I used mine to help get bait out 100 yds. My friend stood on shore and loaded my home built 500ml pop-bottle spod from the pail then I in my waders waded out as far as I could then cast, (12' surf rod and Shimmy 6500 sea reel), wade back until I could present the spod for another loading, etc. If the waves were up couldn't be done, but normally 4 gal or so of bait took about 15 min to put out. I had chest waders fill up on me once in the 70's when retrieving ducks in an old gravel pit and it's scary. I had to wait while my friend found a dead tree the right size to reach out to me and help haul me in. I drove the Gipsy back in the dark naked, wrapped in a Hudson Bay blanket hoping I wouldn't get pulled over. David_Ridgers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t30sxh Posted November 16, 2016 Report Share Posted November 16, 2016 I wouldn't be wearing chest waders unless you're in the water, most of them...including the breathable ones will make you sweat buckets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusian Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Thanks for your detailed write up BC . B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagnaccarp Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 I finally got to give the Proswaders a good work out today at a work party on the lake I'm fishing. So as promised here's an honest opinion. Unfortunately there are no photos, would of felt a bit of a **** , asking complete strangers to photograph me in waders. The material is a thick rubbery type and stood up to some abuse, as I was the only one with chesties, so did a lot of margin snag removal, some pretty vicious ones at that. I was getting right in there to find the stems , cutting, and then lugging them up the bank. The water level is down, so I knelt down several times on the gravel banks and sleepers as I was getting out of the water. Incidentally, the lake was frozen so the ice had to be broken in the edge, but they stood up fine to the hard plates of ice as well as the kneeling down. I was wearing, thermals and combat trousers and they fit ok over the top, with the boot fitting perfectly with one pair of socks on. ( I ordered my real size, and not a size above). The elasticated straps, again , were very comfortable. And felt strong enough. I'd also say that the waders offer some form of thermal protection. The water was, well, freezing, but it wasn't too bad up to my waist in 20 minute/ half hour bursts of work. Now for a couple of bad points. The boots , although they have a heavy cleat, I did slip a few times. Perhaps I'm being a bit picky, as it was frost and Ice and some very steep banks. Some spiked soles would have been more appropriate today, which these don't have. Sleepers covered in frost are a difficult obstacle whatever you wear. The other thing was the elastic shoulder straps. The clips held firm, but the elastic did come loose a couple of times. To be honest I didn't adjust them before putting them on and I was doing a lot of bending and kneeling and crawling up steep banks. Which, after an hour or two, caused the elastic straps to work loose. All in all I'm really pleased with them, I gave them a good four hours of abuse in some pretty awful conditions. I will only be using them sparingly in my normal fishing, for landing fish or for the odd awkward cast. So for £38 a pop, I would definitely recommend them. just bought some , im sick of going chest deep in stinking silt in just my wellies ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagnaccarp Posted January 24, 2017 Report Share Posted January 24, 2017 arrived today , look ok for the money , thick rubber , don't think they will be on for long when its hot ! looking forward to some serious peg clearing next year ! B.C. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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