My first fishing shoes were old sneakers I wore as a kid. From boat to wet wading in rivers, they served the purpose. But here’s the thing: They weren’t meant to be water shoes. Spend a day fishing in ...

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 ...

Over the past five years, I’ve tested every women’s wading boot on the market. Most are terrific in every way but one: They’re too roomy to really support my foot. I can’t even claim to have slender, ...

At the Catskill Flies shop in Roscoe, the village at the confluence of the Beaverkill and Willowemoc rivers that calls itself “Trout Town USA,” all wading shoes with felt soles are on clearance sale.

At this point, Patagonia (yes, the outdoor giant) could win awards for underestimating its own gear. For instance, the brand launched a fishing bag last year that turned into an EDC travel darling ...

One of the best parts of summer fly fishing is being able to leave your waders at home. Walking through a trout stream unencumbered by chest waders is a game-changer – you realize that you’re not ...

When my husband took up fly-fishing, I figured it would involve a lot of gear — and I was right. But what I didn’t expect was the absolutely repulsive smell filling our house as his wet wading boots ...