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Grundens Launches 2 New Waders

Grundens has their new spring line out, but of particular note to fly anglers are the two new waders the company has released. Their Boundary wader was one of my favorite new waders, so I'm intrigued by their two new releases: the Bedrock and Vector. Both the Bedrock and Vector are built from new, non-Gore-Tex fabrics. The Bedrock retails at $349.99, and...

Skwala Debuts Backeddy Wader

Skwala has officially launched -- after teasing it for a while now -- their newest wader, dubbed the Backeddy. I have a pair myself (and an in-depth review will be forthcoming here at MidCurrent) and I've been impressed in my limited time with them so far. The Backeddy waders are designed as the do-it-all wader for Skwala, filling a niche that neither their...

Simms Releases New Confluence Waders

Simms has officially released their new Confluence waders. The big draw on these waders is the inclusion of built-in compression-molded knee pads. These knee pads are designed to offer more comfort and durability for anglers who bust through brush, or often kneel, while fly fishing, according to Simms. The Confluence waders are built from four-layer Toray...

How Breathable Waders Really Work

Before breathable waders, what did anglers use to stay dry in the river? Neoprene and rubber, largely, which are both materials fraught with their own issues. Breathable waders are a remarkable innovation in the sport, which is why Ross Purnell over at Fly Fisherman Magazine put together this wonderful feature story on them. If you've ever had any...

Patagonia Debuts New Forra Wading Boots

Patagonia has partnered with Italian footwear company Fitwell to produce their new Forra line of wading boots. The boots feature an "adjustable web lacing system" in lieu of normal laces or the ever-popular BOA system. They're also built with a CODURA upper, which Patagonia says sheds weight while retaining durability. Much of what we hear from...

Chota Debuts New Waders

Chota Outdoors has released a new line of waders, which they call the Blue Line. The feature Chota is focused on with these waders is how they fit. Chota offers 13 different sizes that they say are finely-tuned to fit more men better. All Blue Line waders are convertible from chest to hip waders. You can view the waders here.

Gear Review: Grundens Boundary Waders

Grundens made waves earlier this year when they announced the release of their Boundary waders collection. This is the company's first foray into fly fishing waders. I had the chance to review these waders, and they're among the best I've ever used. You can read the full review here.

Grundens Launches Boundary Wader Collection

Grundens - a brand well-known for building excellent rain and foul-weather gear - has just launched their new Boundary Wader collection. These waders are built from GORE-TEX, and come in both men's and women's sizes. An option for a zip-front wader is available for men only. The waders feature four layers of GORE-TEX material in the lower portion, and three...

Korkers Debuts New Wet Wading Collection

Korkers, the brand behind some of the best wading boots in the industry, recently announced a new lineup of wet wading products. These products include new wet wading socks, shoes, and sandals, all geared towards anglers as the weather warms up and wet wading becomes a reality. Specifically, Korkers has launched the Swift Sandal, All-Axis Vented Shoe, a Wet...

Simms Launches New Freestone Wader Collection

Simms has announced the launch of a new Freestone collection of waders. The Freestone waders are Simms' mid-level waders, designed to give anglers top-tier performance without the higher price tag. Per a press release from Simms, the new Freestone waders are "Constructed from a durable, waterproof/breathable 4-layer Toray Quadralam fabric package."  They...