Everything I wish I knew about Waders

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Everything I wish I knew about Waders

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Күн бұрын

Chris Niccolls from Bow River Troutfitters teaches you everything you need to know before getting your first waders. He takes you through various fly fishing waders at different price points. You'll know what to look for in a pair of waders and what materials and features suit you best. Check out bowrivertroutf... for all the Simms brand waders we carry.
We are based in Calgary, Alberta right in the heart of downtown.

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@dawnfirephotography 6 ай бұрын

This is so strange. I am both an avid photographer and fly fisher and I am just realizing that you span these two crafts as well. For a second I had to wonder if you had a twin brother working for Peta or vice versa. And then through some internet detective work I have determined you to be the same person. You are exceptionally knowledgeable about both subjects! Impressive.

@BowRiverTroutfittersCalgary 6 ай бұрын

Thank You! I appreciate the support in both worlds.

@benlizon Ай бұрын

it blew my mind when i clicked on this video and saw Chris...

@kamarte 10 ай бұрын

Very nice and informative indeed!... thanks!

@user-wh1ju4gw4d 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for info! Very helpful ! ❤

@fr0sty 10 ай бұрын

I just realized this is the same guy from dpreview

@niccollsvideo 10 ай бұрын

Yup! That’s me, but now we are with Petapixel!

@fr0sty 10 ай бұрын

@@niccollsvideo rip to dpreview

@1nayoung 8 ай бұрын

What!? What are you doing here? Haha

@jicalzad 2 ай бұрын

it seems that waders that last for several years are typically ones owned by anglers that don't fish often.

@ProjectileGrommet 8 ай бұрын

The petapixel guy!!!

@davidlawson3400 2 ай бұрын

Woah now. Are you going to be in videos for all of my hobbies? I thought you just did camera content 😂

@usernamesoldout 29 күн бұрын

Next time you make a video with Chris you need to have some camera gear in the background. Gives the other camera folks anxiety otherwise.

@jimcastillo8950 4 ай бұрын

Hello, do you have a video on just wader pants? thanks.....

@BowRiverTroutfittersCalgary 4 ай бұрын

We don't, but if you are looking at the Simms line the pants will be the same construction as the waders. So for example the Freestone pants will be the same as the Freestone waders in terms of construction.

@unknownKnownunknowns Ай бұрын

Hey Petapixel Chris! OK Seriously, I have a $200 credit at Simms and need wading boots. Would you get the Guide Boa for $300 or the Freestone for $200? (Regular guides are just so heavy at 77 oz!) My previous Freestones just delaminated and the soles peeled away from the upper beyond repair

@BowRiverTroutfittersCalgary 3 күн бұрын

The Freestones are an excellent and reliable pair of boots. Can’t go wrong!

@walleyehunter200 9 ай бұрын

I have a question. Do you have a recommendation for cold water chest waders. Something that keeps your feet warm.

@BowRiverTroutfittersCalgary 8 ай бұрын

As a Calgary based company that fishes all year round, we absolutely understand where you are coming from. We still prefer to use standard Gortex or Nylon waders ourselves with proper underwear to keep warm. Fleece pants and Alpaca socks can be very useful. Another option is to wear old school neoprene waders in the winter time to keep your body and legs warm, although feet wise they are the same. Still need a good pair of socks. Also it helps to go with oversized boots a little in the winter time. The extra space is good for heavier socks and the air inside will insulate you.

@liamward2612 7 ай бұрын

Sitka

@101ServersMinecraft 8 ай бұрын

Do you think I can find these at Walmart? Lol.

@boboz780 5 ай бұрын

I need $5000 to go fly fishing 😂😂😂

@BowRiverTroutfittersCalgary 5 ай бұрын

Of course you don't, but honestly to get fully kitted at least $1000 CDN is about right for entry level stuff.

@ct5465 4 ай бұрын

This bull about breathable and waterproof is a horrible joke to pull on people. Do they let moisture pass through or are they waterproof? Can’t be both

@BowRiverTroutfittersCalgary 4 ай бұрын

Oh it's this thing called science where a fabric can be made with large enough holes to be permeable to the water vapour that your warm body evaporates its own sweat into. But the same holes are too small to allow liquid water with its less energetic molecules and strong water tension to get through.

@ct5465 4 ай бұрын

@@BowRiverTroutfittersCalgary sure. Anyone who’s actually hiked or done anything in goretex knows it’s actually marketing. Standing in and moving slowly in a river might not make you sweat but moving in anything water proof will soak you in sweat

@RoryLynott 4 ай бұрын

I'm laughing my ass off at your comment right now. So true!

@Dmbyers2002 Ай бұрын

@@ct5465 I don’t disagree with you, I won’t even buy goretex lined boots anymore I’d rather wear plastic bags on my feet. Not to mention that when your tits deep in water nothing is breathable. However when it comes to rain jackets and waders, ptfe based waterproof textiles are the shit. Maybe you’re not old enough to remember what it was like when we all used to be stuffed into BARE neoprene waders, it was horrible. I’m sure somewhat to do with how tight they were, and the insulating value of neoprene. You have no idea, goretex waders were a game changer and by comparison they are breathable. If you think goretex is like a plastic bag, boy your spoiled, it used to be much much worse.

@jsf8145 28 күн бұрын

@@Dmbyers2002 Gortex works best for COLD wet slushy PNW winter hiking

@grapesoda3921 10 ай бұрын

Open up your wallet 😅😅

@rondeezy_thepancakeslayer1242 10 ай бұрын

I will say, waders are a good investment though. I started out with a cheap set and they only lasted a couple seasons. The mid tiers $200-300 may be the best value for someone who doesn’t use them all the time, they can easily last you years.