You will recall that in my last post I referred to an adventure in the Greater Phoenix area. What I didn't include was that during the course of that day, my waders, a great pair of bootfoot felt sole waders from Cabelas, lost their Sole.

What I mean is that I noticed my footing was a little off and that I kept tripping on stones and the river bed. When I looked down I saw that the felt sole of my boot was half off! I then walked all the way back to my car with a visible hitch in my giddy-up.

Well, I decided that if I could find the funds, I would purchase a more respectable pair of waders with fully attached felt soles.

As I researched the different manufacturers of fly fishing waders, I found that Simms, a US manufacturer based in the state of Montana, is the only company that actually produces their wares in the US. All their waders are made in Montana. I looked long and hard at their line and found a pair of their Travel Waders on sale at Cabelas Bargain Cave. These stockingfoot waders are highly rated for their durability and ease in packing into a travel bundle. It is a perfect fit for me, given my previous posts list of destinations. So, I ordered them.

To accomplish the second goal (You'll recall that I hoped to get waders that were respectable and that had fully attached soles), I looked to Orvis, another great fly fishing manufacturer. I have purchased items from them in the past, and have always been quite pleased. They have introduced a wading boot designed for a traveler. This boot is not very expensive, but I am certain that it will last. It has durable felt soles for wading in moss covered stone bottom creeks and rivers. I look forward to using them at some of the local and not so local fishing spots.

Well, that is all for this post. Hopefully next time I'll have an actual fishing report!