Wader sizing?? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

467echo · 09-23-2010, 03:21 PM

Looking to get some waders to replace my dry pants since my new ride is a little more wet in the seat. I found some online for a good deal but can't figure out how to buy the right size. Do you go for the right foot or waist size? I'm 6'1 waist 38" and foot size 10. I'm leaning more towards getting the right foot size and having them a little on the baggy size. They are Hodgmans, any suggestions from the fish gallery?

AquaticHunter · 09-23-2010, 03:34 PM

I don't know about sizing but my suggestion is to make sure they have a zipper. Something I didn't think about until it was too late and had to install my own.

fishinkid2010 · 09-23-2010, 03:36 PM

If it helps, I am 6'2", 160 lbs, and a 32 waist. I bought the large Hodgmans and they fit very well. The straps that go over your shoulders are a pain, but not a big deal.

467echo · 09-23-2010, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AquaticHunter

I don't know about sizing but my suggestion is to make sure they have a zipper. Something I didn't think about until it was too late and had to install my own.

yep, they have a zipper.

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishinkid2010

If it helps, I am 6'2", 160 lbs, and a 32 waist. I bought the large Hodgmans and they fit very well. The straps that go over your shoulders are a pain, but not a big deal.

what about foot size?

JoeBeck · 09-23-2010, 03:59 PM

You want to get the correct foot size then if they are baggy they are baggy. Mine are a bit baggy but not bad, the good thing is I can comfortably wear clothes underneath. If they don't fit your feet they will be uncomfortable. my 2 cents through my experience.

467echo · 09-23-2010, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeBeck

You want to get the correct foot size then if they are baggy they are baggy. Mine are a bit baggy but not bad, the good thing is I can comfortably wear clothes underneath. If they don't fit your feet they will be uncomfortable. my 2 cents through my experience.

Thats what I was looking for, thanks Joe.

jhook · 09-23-2010, 04:02 PM

I would go with the proper foot size. Baggy is ok. I've always bought stocking foot waders for fly fishing. That way you can buy more comfortable boots. Although, you don't do much walking in a kayak.

467echo · 09-23-2010, 04:06 PM

here's the ones I'm looking at. Guess I'm going with the larges.
http://www.hodgman.com/Guidelitereg-...-P2066C46.aspx

Geoffkoop · 09-23-2010, 04:24 PM

Definitely go by the foot size. Mine are a little baggier than id like however, I am comfortable. The waders that fit my legs best had small feet which was a terrible feeling.

jhook · 09-23-2010, 04:26 PM

Yep. Sorry, I assumed you were looking at boot foot waders because you were talking about foot sizes. You definitely want the large.

fishinkid2010 · 09-23-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 467echo

what about foot size?

Forgot to mention that... I wear an 11 1/2 shoe, and these waders fit well in that respect. I wear neoprene diving shoes over them to keep them from getting ripped and they are still comfortable. (have already ruined 2 pairs of waders that way!)

j mo · 09-24-2010, 06:55 AM

Even w waders though you will want to make sure youre not sitting in water for 8 hours. If you dont already have them, get a few super absorbant grout sponges from HD. They work great for removing water in the seat as well as priming the bait tank...

just my $.02

Pescavore1 · 09-24-2010, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 467echo

here's the ones I'm looking at. Guess I'm going with the larges.
http://www.hodgman.com/Guidelitereg-...-P2066C46.aspx

$86 bucks is a great deal for this zip-front wader. It looks like this is the same one a bunch of us bought couple of months ago. Great opportunity for people that missed out on the last sale, and this is a better deal.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ighlight=wader

dsafety · 09-24-2010, 11:27 AM

Hey Eric,

I have those waders in large. They are a little big for me both in length and the boot size. I am 5' 9", 9 1/2" shoe. As you know, I am a bit bigger around the middle than you. My waders work fine but I wish I had gotten the Medium.

Next time we meet, you can try mine on for size. PM me if you want to come to my house.

Bob

Jimmyz123 · 09-24-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 467echo

Looking to get some waders to replace my dry pants since my new ride is a little more wet in the seat. I found some online for a good deal but can't figure out how to buy the right size. Do you go for the right foot or waist size? I'm 6'1 waist 38" and foot size 10. I'm leaning more towards getting the right foot size and having them a little on the baggy size. They are Hodgmans, any suggestions from the fish gallery?

I would go where they have waders and try some on until you find the size that works for you. I have seen many of the guys on here buy what they think will work only to find they bought waders too big or too small. Sports Authority has waders.

jorluivil · 10-03-2010, 09:09 AM

I'm 5'9", 38" waist and wear a size 10.5/11 shoe, I also have some air in my tummy that I haven't been able to get rid of. Would it make sense to go with the large?

dsafety · 10-03-2010, 04:30 PM

Shoe size is the key. These waders have plenty of room in the waist. Large would be great for you.

Bob

09-23-2010, 03:21 PM	#1
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	Wader sizing?? Looking to get some waders to replace my dry pants since my new ride is a little more wet in the seat. I found some online for a good deal but can't figure out how to buy the right size. Do you go for the right foot or waist size? I'm 6'1 waist 38" and foot size 10. I'm leaning more towards getting the right foot size and having them a little on the baggy size. They are Hodgmans, any suggestions from the fish gallery? __________________ they are getting bigger....

09-23-2010, 03:36 PM	#3
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	If it helps, I am 6'2", 160 lbs, and a 32 waist. I bought the large Hodgmans and they fit very well. The straps that go over your shoulders are a pain, but not a big deal. __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

09-23-2010, 04:06 PM	#8
467echo Rookie of the Month Club Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mira Mesa Posts: 483	here's the ones I'm looking at. Guess I'm going with the larges. http://www.hodgman.com/Guidelitereg-...-P2066C46.aspx __________________ they are getting bigger....

09-23-2010, 03:34 PM	#2
AquaticHunter Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Newbury Park Posts: 51	I don't know about sizing but my suggestion is to make sure they have a zipper. Something I didn't think about until it was too late and had to install my own.

09-23-2010, 03:59 PM	#5
JoeBeck Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Diego Posts: 370	You want to get the correct foot size then if they are baggy they are baggy. Mine are a bit baggy but not bad, the good thing is I can comfortably wear clothes underneath. If they don't fit your feet they will be uncomfortable. my 2 cents through my experience.

09-23-2010, 04:02 PM	#7
jhook Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 99	I would go with the proper foot size. Baggy is ok. I've always bought stocking foot waders for fly fishing. That way you can buy more comfortable boots. Although, you don't do much walking in a kayak.

09-23-2010, 04:24 PM	#9
Geoffkoop Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So. Orange County Posts: 302	Definitely go by the foot size. Mine are a little baggier than id like however, I am comfortable. The waders that fit my legs best had small feet which was a terrible feeling.

09-23-2010, 04:26 PM	#10
jhook Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 99	Yep. Sorry, I assumed you were looking at boot foot waders because you were talking about foot sizes. You definitely want the large.

09-24-2010, 06:55 AM	#12
j mo Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Encinitas Posts: 600	Even w waders though you will want to make sure youre not sitting in water for 8 hours. If you dont already have them, get a few super absorbant grout sponges from HD. They work great for removing water in the seat as well as priming the bait tank... just my $.02

09-24-2010, 11:27 AM	#14
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	Hey Eric, I have those waders in large. They are a little big for me both in length and the boot size. I am 5' 9", 9 1/2" shoe. As you know, I am a bit bigger around the middle than you. My waders work fine but I wish I had gotten the Medium. Next time we meet, you can try mine on for size. PM me if you want to come to my house. Bob

10-03-2010, 09:09 AM	#16
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	I'm 5'9", 38" waist and wear a size 10.5/11 shoe, I also have some air in my tummy that I haven't been able to get rid of. Would it make sense to go with the large?

10-03-2010, 04:30 PM	#17
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	Shoe size is the key. These waders have plenty of room in the waist. Large would be great for you. Bob