Women used to have to wear men's waders. Not anymore. Here are the best waders for women, from the Simms G3 Guide to the Caddis Attractive Teal.
Guides
Best Women’s Wading Boots
Women's wading boots are crucial to have fun at the water. Here are the best money can buy, and how to pick the sole and the fit.
Best Fly Fishing Hats
A fly fishing hat or cap can protect you from the sun, wind and rain. What to look for, and the hats we recommend.
Guide to the Best Neoprene Waders
Neoprene waders are an excellent option when it's really cold outside, but they have their downside as well. When they make sense and which to pick.
Best Fish Gripper
A fish gripper lets you land, unhook and weigh toothy fish like pike safely. What to look for and our favorites.
Best Wading Staffs
A wading staff keeps you on your feet in fast, deep water. What to look for and the staffs we recommend.
What to Wear Under Waders
Under waders you want a thin wicking layer, never cotton or jeans, and warm layers on top when the water is cold. What to wear in summer and in winter.
How to Fly Fish for Tarpon
You fly fish for tarpon by finding them before you cast to them, and you find them because of how they breathe. A tarpon's swim bladder contains...
Fly Fishing for Permit
The permit is widely considered the most difficult fish to catch on a fly, and the reasons are not a matter of luck. A permit (Trachinotus falcatus)...
Best Streamer Fly Box
Streamers need bigger, deeper boxes than dries and nymphs. What a good streamer box needs and the ones we recommend.