I enjoy wet wading during the summer months as well. I use my regular wading boots with neoprene boots that I cut off from an old pair of waders.

As others have noted, I like to wear long pants for protection while bushwhacking through nettles, raspberry vines and such. However, the usual light weight nylon fishing pants don't offer much protection, especially when they are wet. Anyone know of a good wading pant solution that is quick drying, but sturdy enough for bushwhacking?