The Eagle River and other rivers around the state are starting to experience the annual runoff and with the cold water coming down from the mountains, and a good pair of waders and boots are going to ...

Wading boots are one of those necessary evils for anglers who ply their craft on trout streams. We can’t always cast from the bank—what’s the fun in that, anyway? So we turn to waders and wading boots ...

Once, while walking in a small stream in regular hiking shoes, I slipped so fast and violently that I fell and fractured my finger. The soles of those shoes weren’t meant for traversing slimy rocks, ...

Fishing is one of those activities that requires a fair amount of gear if you want to get started on the right foot. There’s the rod and reel, the lures and lines, and what you need depends on where ...

The Pros of Fly Fishing in Felt Boots For decades, felt-soled wading boots were considered the best—and usually the only—choice for fishermen. Comfortable enough to wear all day, felt soles can grip ...

Kids grow fast, so going with a cheaper pair of waders is often a good call. I was nine years old when I got my first pair of rubber hip boots. It was a big deal, because it meant I could go shad ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Rainy days may come and go, but a reliable pair of waterproof rain boots (along with a quality rain ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more It’s hard to imagine good fishing or waterfowling that doesn’t involve wet feet, but a ...

Dedicated waterfowlers (myself included) usually have no problem splurging on shotguns, decoys, boats, and blinds. If a piece of gear will make a hunt a bit more efficient—we want it. But spending ...