The rubber sole does not absorb water like felt, so each step is lighter compared to felt (this was the first real reason I became a fan of sticky rubber).

Bears are such a HUGE part of our summer and your weekly experience. Especially at our Alaska Wilderness SAFARI camp, where we literally see bears everyday of the season. And often we see mutliple bears in a single day.

With just three simple steps before your Alaska fishing trip you can help keep our rivers and streams pristine. Of course, preventing invasive species is good practice for any traveling fishing trip. Along with a switch from felt to rubber soled …

Absolutely don’t throw your old breathable fishing waders away!

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