What to wear under waders

Waders are essential clothing for your fishing outings. To fully enjoy this leisure activity, it is necessary to choose a proper outfit to wear under your wader. This will allow you to be as comfortable as possible in your gear and to focus on the main thing: fishing!

In this article, we offer some practical tips to help you select the right clothing according to the weather and your needs.

Adapt your outfit according to the season

It's crucial to consider the weather conditions when choosing your clothes to wear under a wader. Indeed, the temperature and humidity can vary significantly between seasons and regions, influencing your comfort level during the activity. This tip may seem obvious, but it's always good to remind it before making a purchase.

Dressing for the warm months

When temperatures are high, opt for light and breathable clothes to effectively wick away sweat and avoid unpleasant sensations of humidity. Choose synthetic materials like polyester or nylon that offer good ventilation. Here are a few suggestions:

• Pants: Choose lightweight and flexible pants, like trekking pants, or leggings. For example, you can opt for the  Westin Energy Jogging pants which provide a good fit without being uncomfortable when moving. Alternatively, leggings from major sports brands will also do the trick without any issues. 
• T-shirt: Opt for a technical short-sleeved t-shirt to facilitate sweat evaporation. You can easily find the right one among our wide range of fishing t-shirts. Many brands now offer technical models in their colors. 
• Socks: Thin synthetic socks will be ideal to keep your feet dry.

Outfit for the cold months

In low-temperature periods, it's important to protect yourself from the cold while maintaining good freedom of movement. Opt for insulating and comfortable clothes:

• Pants: Fleece pants or thermal tights will be perfect to keep you warm without hindering your mobility.
• Undergarment: Prefer a long-sleeve technical undergarment to preserve body heat.
• Jacket: For optimal protection, choose a light insulating jacket to wear under the wader.
• Socks: Thick merino wool socks will provide comfort and warmth to your feet.

For anglers who don't want to hassle, we recommend going for a complete base layer purchase, such as the Gamakatsu G-Thermal Base Layer 230g underlayer and the Fox Rage Base Layer underlayer. Thus, with one purchase, you have almost all the necessary equipment to wear under your waders during severe cold weather. 

Choose clothes that fit your body type

To fully enjoy your activity, remember that comfort is crucial. So, make sure to pick clothes that will fit your body shape well and won't cause discomfort during exertion:

• Avoid overly tight clothes that might hinder your blood circulation and limit your range of motion.
• Prefer fitted cuts and stretchy materials for good freedom of movement without wind resistance.
• Don't forget to consider your wader's size when buying your clothes, to prevent any discomfort due to lack of space for your legs or arms.

If you're in the southwest, don't hesitate to stop by our warehouse where you can come and try on the clothes in person. Otherwise, you can, of course, return your order if the product doesn't match your expectations.

Invest in practical, functional clothing

Finally, it's essential that your outfit offers practicality and functionality during your activity. Here are some tips for making the right choice:

• Choose clothes with zippered pockets to easily store keys, phone, or other essential small items.
• Consider convertible pants with removable legs, very convenient to quickly adapt your outfit in case of temperature change.
• Clothes with reinforcements at the knees and/or buttocks can be useful to prevent premature wear and tear in these areas subjected to friction.
• Prefer sober colors to avoid scaring the surrounding wildlife if you're doing observation activities.

Following these tips, you'll be ready to fully enjoy your fishing session being perfectly equipped under your wader. Don't forget to pay special attention to the quality of materials and comfort, to ensure a pleasant and secure experience.

Our other articles concerning fishing waders: 

• How to choose your waders correctly?
• How to choose the right size for your Waders?
• Which are the best waders?