Im no master / expert fisherman. So when I was invited to go salmon fishing in some river(s) for the first time in my life I did not want to spend a ton of money. Doing a little research and inquiring of those that have been salmon fishing I opted for this set up. I went salmon fishing, at a couple different rivers, over a four day period. My nephew dragged me across hill and dell, crashing through PNW shrubberies (which can be pretty thick and cumbersome if you know the PNW), to get to some of these spots. I was quite concerned about getting micro, or macro for the matter, tears in this suit. It did not happen (thank goodness)! My body was kept completely dry wearing this outfit while in the water. During those times of medium to high water pressure forced upon my legs and hips by the moving water I felt comfortable and did not feel as if any excess materials were trying to drag me. After four days of fishing, for hours on end, and walking who knows how many miles overall this product survived the trip! I plan to use them again, or at least until the lining is breached I suppose (if that ever happens).
If you are novice like me and plan to do this on a few outings I say they are perfect! If you are an avid fisherman/woman and plan to abuse the heck out of them for months at a time and on end / I cant provide any opinions as the long term durability of these waders. Maybe Ill give an update after next season (if the wife lets me travel there hahaha).
My only recommendation to those novice / first timers needing a pair of waders is make sure you purchase some related shoes / boots to wear over top of the sock portion. Anywhere you have to walk on river rock, or hikes through shrubberies, will destroy your hush puppies and spoil your adventure. My nephew had an extra pair, so that helped me survive. Good luck and have fun!
Perfect for a novice like me!
Im no master / expert fisherman. So when I was invited to go salmon fishing in some river(s) for the first time in my life I did not want to spend a ton of money. Doing a little research and inquiring of those that have been salmon fishing I opted for this set up. I went salmon fishing, at a couple different rivers, over a four day period. My nephew dragged me across hill and dell, crashing through PNW shrubberies (which can be pretty thick and cumbersome if you know the PNW), to get to some of these spots. I was quite concerned about getting micro, or macro for the matter, tears in this suit. It did not happen (thank goodness)! My body was kept completely dry wearing this outfit while in the water. During those times of medium to high water pressure forced upon my legs and hips by the moving water I felt comfortable and did not feel as if any excess materials were trying to drag me. After four days of fishing, for hours on end, and walking who knows how many miles overall this product survived the trip! I plan to use them again, or at least until the lining is breached I suppose (if that ever happens). If you are novice like me and plan to do this on a few outings I say they are perfect! If you are an avid fisherman/woman and plan to abuse the heck out of them for months at a time and on end / I cant provide any opinions as the long term durability of these waders. Maybe Ill give an update after next season (if the wife lets me travel there hahaha). My only recommendation to those novice / first timers needing a pair of waders is make sure you purchase some related shoes / boots to wear over top of the sock portion. Anywhere you have to walk on river rock, or hikes through shrubberies, will destroy your hush puppies and spoil your adventure. My nephew had an extra pair, so that helped me survive. Good luck and have fun!