Waders Information

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been looking online for Waders and I am even more confused now than I was even before I knew what The Word "Waders" meant.
I have been detecting since April 2009 and do most of my searching in Galveston, Texas. I have the Sea Hunter and I search in knee high to waist high surf. I don't want to stop just because of the cooler weather and chilly water.
The first Info I need Help with is about what Size Waders do I need. - I am 6'2'' tall / 265 lbs (mostly in the belly area, duh!) and wear a size 12 shoe. There are all kinds of variations on the sizes from XXL to a Boot Size 12, 14 etc...
Next Please Recommend the Material (neoprene, rubber, breathable etc...) the Waders are made out of that is best suited for Metal Detecting in Galveston, Texas Cool Months.
I am wanting to wear Waders instead of say a Dry/Wet Suit because, by the time I got one of those Wet/Dry suits on over this Big Belly I would be to tired to go Detecting and I don't want someone walking along the Seawall mistaking me for a Beached Whale.  
Thanks in Advance for Your Input,
Big1011Guy.

I went to Dick's Sporting Goods & tried on the waders there on the shelf. Hope you can find a pair that will work for you. The pair I bought cost around $49.00. I think they were called Hodgemans.

Good luck...........see ya mark

I could deduct mine, so I found some Orvis waders on sale.

They are awesome. Light and comfy, you could be in them all day. You can insulate under them or not, as you need to.

They have separate boots, Hodgman brand, fairly cheap, but with the treads on them I need.

I am totally happy, something that doesn't happen to me with gear too often.

Comfy - sounds kind of nice, eh?

Thanks mark and Bum Luck for your replies and info.
Much Appreciated, Guy

Gotta get what's right for you, but I hope we were of some help!

Good luck!

Gotta get what's right for you, but I hope we were of some help!

Good luck!

Thanks Bum Luck for your reply and everyone's input/suggestions helped me greatly.
I got lucky and bid $43.00 (incl S&H) on a Neoprene Chest High Waders size 13 and won them.
I headed to Galveston Sat 11/28 as soon as Fed EX delivered them to try them out.
I'm back and all I can say is WOW, that is the best $43.00 investment I have made in a long time.
The Waders are Great!!!!!!!! I will never leave home without 'em!!!!! I stayed nice and dry and warm and actually Sweated a Few Pounds Off-I Hope.
I know all you Anti-Waders Individuals will think I am Crazy, and that's OK, cause people have been tellin' me I am Crazy all my life, but I ACTUALLY FEEL MORE SECURE and SAFE IN THE WATER with the Waders on than I do without them. Galveston is My Home Beach and I am Glad I have a beach to go to, but Galveston Beach/Water has a lot of Seaweed, Jellyfish etc... that likes to grab a hold of your legs and with the Waders on I can concentrate on Walking and Searching and not Jumpin' every time something grabs my legs. The Waves Today were relatively calmish and I had a blast. It has been awhile since I worked out My lower back muscles like I did today, but we are going back tomorrow for another round. I will post our finds later- No Rings, but more stuff to add to my "Trash To Treasures Statue" that I am making. "Have Waders Will Travel"
Guy

From my fly fishing experiences, I much prefer the breathable waders over neoprene.  I have some Dan Baily waders that are waist high...very dry and comfortable.  I can wear them all day and not get hot like neoprene.  If the water is really cold, invest in some thick wool wader socks from Bass Pro or other sporting store.  The socks pull up to over your knees and make a world of difference in cold water.

Keep in mind with the breathable waders, you will need to get a pair of wader boots.  Orvis has a lightweight, relativley inexpensive pair that also pack well.

Regards,

SC_Fisher

From my fly fishing experiences, I much prefer the breathable waders over neoprene.  I have some Dan Baily waders that are waist high...very dry and comfortable.  I can wear them all day and not get hot like neoprene.  If the water is really cold, invest in some thick wool wader socks from Bass Pro or other sporting store.  The socks pull up to over your knees and make a world of difference in cold water.

Keep in mind with the breathable waders, you will need to get a pair of wader boots.  Orvis has a lightweight, relativley inexpensive pair that also pack well.

Regards,

SC_Fisher

Thanks SC_Fisher for the reply and info.
Guy