hey schitzo, as far as waders go check out my post from a few weeks back (I need new ones waders) I got a ton of replies all good,as far as fixed or sliding I tend to lean towards fixed ,it keeps me in direct contact with my bait or corkie i've used the slider just depends on water conditions..

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