The ultimate in tough and warmth is 5 mm neoprene. When I used to go winter steelheading in Syracuse NY, they were the best thing going for the bitterly cold conditions. Ditto for sitting in a cold boat or a duck blind on a chilly morning. The problem is when the sun comes out, or if you are doing a lot of hiking. You'll be swimming in your own sweat before long.

That's why I made the switch to breathables. My old StreamLine waist-high's basically only come out for razor clam digging. Otherwise, it's Simm's breathable boot-foot chest waders for me.
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"If you don't kill them, they will spawn." (Carcassman)


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