One pair of fly fishing waders reigns supreme: the Simms G3 Guide Stockingfoot Waders. No other set of fishing waders on the market comes close to this combination of elite quality + price point. They’re your best choice for top rated overall fly fishing waders. You can pay more for waders but you don’t need to.
When it comes to men’s waders (and all other types of fly fishing gear) our guys at the shop are picky about what they bring along on a trip.
But there’s nothing but endorsements across the board for the Simms G3 Guide Stockingfoot waders. You’ll find many of us wearing these when we’re out on the water.
They make a lot more than the G3 Guide Stockingfoot waders. These are our favorites for all the reasons listed above, but Simms offers many other types of waders for fly fishing. When you’re looking for what’s the best wader for fly fishing, Simms fishing waders will be in the conversation every time.
If you’re after a budget option you could consider another brand. There is more than one manufacturer who makes the best waders for fly fishing. Our choice for the best fishing waders for the money are the Rio Azul waders from Patagonia.