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I am wondering how many of you are over the 6 foot mark and how easy is it for you to find, wader vest or any other apparrel that applys to our sport. I know being over 6foot 6inches made finding wader a real hassel let along when your built on my lines. No one could say I was built like a fence post. I am couris on how you found your stuff to seek the almighty fish pursuit with a fly.
Ghost.
I'm 6' 4", about 240 lbs, and always have a hard time finding any kind of clothes that really fit. I seem to find a lot of pants with 38 waist and 34 inseam, but then with a larger waist of 40, they want us to shrink to 32 inseam.
Tall sizes aren't always available, so if I need to, I get stuff that is one size larger in a regular size to accommodate the length.
I don't remember what size my waders are, but I think they were 2XL or 3XL to accommodate my long legs, so they are really baggy!!!
My wife is short so she has the same problems at the other end of the spectrum.
Mike
6'6" 260. Waders weren't too hard to find. I have used both Simms and Cloud Veil and they have been ok.
I also had a pair of neoprene custom made by a company called BARE. The local sporting good shop took all my measurements and sent them in to have the boots made. Fit like a glove. A little pricey but when you are our size you have to pay the price.
I have not found a vest that I am satisfied with but not just in size -- most have pockets that are too small for the fly boxes I use -- or not enough pockets.
Hi Orthoman,
I'm 5'8", and have no problem finding stuff.
However, one advantage you have, IF you can find the vest is that at your size, you should be able to have room for more pockets or much bigger pockets on your vest than I can have on mine, so yours should be able to hold more fly boxes than mine. Simply because a vest that fits you will be a lot bigger than a vest that fits me.
Hope you can find that size of vest.
Just a thought.
Regards,
Gandolf
Gray Ghost,
I'm 6' even and weigh in at 260. So I have to go with a stout size of wader or at least an XXL. That makes my inseam at least 2" too long and my stocking foot size at least 2 sizes too big. I have to deal with the baggy stuff.
I'm sure that if price was no object, it wouldn't be a problem but price IS an object.
Waders are tuff if you are a hair under 5' 8" but you have a 36" inseam.:eek:
6'6" 300+
xxxl waders from Simms or Cabellas.
Size 15 wading boots from Hodgeman
Oh, (non fly fishing here) and if the other big guys are looking for nice clothes, Dillards has an exclusive deal with Ralph Lauren for big and tall clothes up to 4xlt. ONLY Dillards sells this stuff, you can't even get it in a Ralph store. They also carry a Dillards brand (Roundtree) that has decent stuff.
6'4", 230, but with 36" inseam... But right on the edge of easy-finding-clothes. My son is almost my height and 80# lighter... He has some baggy stuff...
My wife is tiny, also, at 5' nothing, with tiny feet. Simms customs are her only real option.
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Fly Goddess
The name makes sense now! ;)
While I'm pretty easy to surround with a pair of waders (5' 10", approx. 180), my dad is a bit more of a challenge (6'-1", 350). He got a pair of neoprenes last year online from some place that specialized in big & tall. Got a good price too.
Girl, those legs must go forever. :lol: Sorry, I'm in a mood this morning, need more coffee.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly Goddess
Rick
While no where close to 6'6", I thought that Simms would make waders to your measurements. If you're short with big feet or tall with small feet or have other non standard types of measurements, I'm pretty confident that Simms can take care of you for a cost.
I am 6'-4" with a 35" inseam. I have an older pair of Simms Freestone waders in XL Kings because of my foot being only a size 12. These are plenty large enough for me. I do not believe that Simms offers that model in the variety of sizes that they used to.
I have seen other manufacturers that have similar size ranges, but not many. They are out there, but it takes a little looking. For some reason, I believe that Dan Bailey has a similar size variety for one of their models.
For a vest, the standard size worked fine. It wasn't so long to get in the water when wading deep. I don't worry about vests anymore because a few years ago I switched to a pack and left the vest in the bottom of my bag.
I am only 5'8" and a 32" inseam but have a son-in-law who is 6'9" and has a 39" inseam. We found waders for him at Sierra Trading Post in Cheyenne, Wyo. They had several choices in several price ranges.
I wear waist high neoprenes as I can fit my waist bur have troulbe fitting my inseam when I try for chest size or my shoe size which is only 8 1/2 med.
Im 6' 3" and I found that the Simms XL King is a perfect fit. I could fit another person in at the waist but the inseam and stockingfoot fit perfectly. A wader belt easily fixes the waist problem. As far as a vest, i don't wear one. I have a hip pack and a chest pack.
labels can be mistaken. we visited Sierra Trading Post and i thought i'd found something for my frame (5'5" 135), but Best Fishing Buddy happily pulled the cord at the top completely shut over my head, thereby encasing me entirely in Gore-Tex.Quote:
We found waders for him at Sierra Trading Post in Cheyenne, Wyo. Byron
i'm afraid we frightened a small child nearby--but it was funny! a couple of eye-holes and i would have been ready for Hallowe'en...
6'1"
No problem at all and I am long from waist to shoulders(pants inseam is only 32").
But with that said I use a waist pack ;)
Legs to the neck as they say :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fly Goddess
6'5" 300 quite broad shouldered - My problem is the booties are always too small except on the older model Pro Guides I bought last year. Patagonia will make special ones for $40 or so. I loved my Watermasters but I wore out the booties cramming my feet in there. Pants are a nightmare with my massive legs. 44/36 is a tough one to get! I find it odd as well that after 40, the inseam oddly shrinks. Even at a lot of big men's stores I find 54/30. What the heck is that? Dick Cheney?
6' 3" at 220 pounds.
I generally do not have a problem with stuff, but do buy "Tall" XL Shirts.
Sounds to me we have the making of a FAOL football team here!!!
Simms XLK 6'1" and @220. Definately need to go with a larger vest though. Once I load my vest up, you can't zip it...
I'm 6' 4" & 228 lbs. My wife got me a pair of the less expensive waders from Orvis & I've been very happy the way they fit. Not too baggy, not too tight, but with expansion room should I gain weight.
6'4" 240 lbs.
The biggest problem, however, is my size 16 feet. Have to really stretch waders tight over my feet to get them on, which cuts off circulation, which leaves me with very cold and very numb feet.
Dave, I have to agree. I feel like I'm in the land on the giants. On a good day, I just make it to 5'8". I can see that I'd better bring elevator shoes if I attend a fish-in. 8T :) BTW don't forget the basketball and volleyball teams.Quote:
Originally Posted by D. Micus
Waders are no problem, flat's pants with a slim waste that aren't floods are another matter.
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Ride it like you stole it !
Best, Dave
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I am around 6'1" to 6'2" depending on what wanted poster you are looking at. I have to get the XXL sizes that means they are just a bit to long. Shoes are the biggest problem. Size 14EE. I have to order all my shoes because there are no stores anywhere around here that sell anything over a 12. My fishing vest a got from Cabelas and it may be a bit short but works just fine.
Rocky
I'm 6'5", 250lbs. I wear a set of LL Bean Rapid River Waders & their wading boots. The XXL waders are almost a perfect fit lengthwise, not too baggy. My wading shoes are sz. 14, 1 size over my shoe size. I have an Orvis Tackle Pac vest & it's a perfect size, It's like the shorty vest my buddy wears. Good Rain gear is a problem as I have to go with the few brands that make a jacket large enough to fit over me while I'm wearing my vest. That means going to the premium manufacturers & paying my left arm & right leg for them.....$250.00 for a raincoat........ I'm not that nuts........
Jeez I feel like a shrimp around here. 5'9" on a good day. I am not saying how much I weigh. I don't need my doctor reading about my weight on here. Hard enough trying to cheat the scales now that she has those fancy digital ones.
No issues finding waders. I like the Simms G3s.
6-3 220 no problems with clothes,wife shops for them.Simms waders
"The bigger they come, the faster I run," is a saying that has gotten me this far in life...
Reading this I was just gonna say we need to set up a football team but someone beat me to it:mrgreen:
I'm 6'6" 330lbs. Waders are the hardest thing for me to find a good fit in. I've had Simms XXL King, Cabelas XXL and some other brands but tryin to find some that fit a 36"+ inseam 42" waist and upper body with layers of fleece on during steelhead season is a P.I.T.A:mad: So this spring I said screw it and bought myself a pair of "waist high" waders so I don't have as many fit issues. Good thing is I'm so tall "waist deep" to me is Chest deep to all my friends:mrgreen:lol
Vests are another thing that's a pain for guys our size. Only one that I have found that fits good is a 4XL and try finding that in a Simms or WJ..so I use Cabelas because they come in sizes that fit.
Wading boots are another issue. I wear a size 14 and could use a 15 in some brands. But most only go to 13 in shops and "special order" 14:rolleyes:
Breathable rain coats are a pain as well. After years of trying different ones I finally found a 4XL made by Browning and sold through Cabela's that actually fits me in length/girth/arm sleeve length.
Steve
Midwest Custom Fly Rods
sence I started this thread, I better put my 2 cent in, I am 6 foot 7 inches minus old age and gravity, for wader I have watermaster by patigonia (spelled somethin like that) in my50 and 250++ which fit my 36" inseam very nicely, I found that patigonia seem to cater to the larger fellow or gal. Shoe size not so much a problem size 13. best joke wading deep in a lake and telling some one I was only 5' 6" and watched them swimm(person was a real pain casted over my line when I was trying to land a fish. guess I a little vendictive.
Ghost.