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terial. Their chief recommendation is that they wear 

 longer than the lightweight. They come with both 

 boot and stocking feet. 



FEATHERWEIGHT WADERS 



The English have produced a wader of very light 

 and thin waterproof material known generally as 

 " featherweight " waders. Although they are not as 

 durable as the heavy weight style they wear fairly well 

 and are more comfortable and easier to " navigate " 

 in. They are made to come well above the waist, 

 with a puckering string at the top and often with a 

 pocket in front to hold a fly book or leader box. Be- 

 ing made only with stocking feet they may be rolled 

 in a remarkably small package. 



SHOES 



Stocking feet waders must be worn with shoes of 

 some kind as the feet are made light and thin. Regu- 

 lar wading shoes are made for the purpose. They are 

 of canvas, or canvas and leather, equipped with heavy 

 soles studded with blunt nails or hobs to prevent slip- 

 ping. The best nails are of soft iron as they " grip " 

 better than those of steel. A pair of heavy socks 

 should be worn under the shoes to prevent wear on the 

 feet of the waders. It is also advisable to wear a pair 

 of overalls or light khaki trousers over the waders to 

 prevent chafing and tearing while going through the 

 brush. 



