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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: mko72 on September 24, 2013, 10:03:38 PM

Title: Lost wading belt
Post by: mko72 on September 24, 2013, 10:03:38 PM
Hi all, got my first pair of breathable waders and it came without the wading belt (got belt loops but not belt  :-\ )

I've been poking around online and came across some from Simms and other companies and let's be honest, these are nylon belts with a big plastic buckle right?  In theory, shouldn't a $5 belt from MEC be as effective as a $30 belt from Simms.

Thanks!

Oh, and I'm super excited to not have to wear rubber waders anymore! 
Title: Re: Lost wading belt
Post by: Dennis.t on September 24, 2013, 10:07:54 PM
In a word... Yes!
Title: Re: Lost wading belt
Post by: milo on September 24, 2013, 10:58:24 PM
Hi all, got my first pair of breathable waders and it came without the wading belt (got belt loops but not belt  :-\ )

I've been poking around online and came across some from Simms and other companies and let's be honest, these are nylon belts with a big plastic buckle right?  In theory, shouldn't a $5 belt from MEC be as effective as a $30 belt from Simms.

Thanks!

Oh, and I'm super excited to not have to wear rubber waders anymore!

Unless you bought used waders, there should be a wading belt in the box. If there isn't one, you should go to the store where you bought them and ask them to give you one.
Title: Re: Lost wading belt
Post by: Animal Chin on September 25, 2013, 01:31:21 AM
If you plan on using roe and would like to use a roe box, get a belt that will fit through.
Title: Re: Lost wading belt
Post by: fic on September 25, 2013, 09:34:19 AM
Your local tackle store may have them on sale for cheaper and they don't necessarily advertise it.  I've talked to people who used regular belts, ropes...etc.  As long as they are in good strong condition, you should be fine.  It's meant to slow down the water going into your waders in case you fall. 
Title: Re: Lost wading belt
Post by: fic on September 25, 2013, 09:35:57 AM
If you plan on using roe and would like to use a roe box, get a belt that will fit through.
I have 2 wading belts and neither will fit through the roe box holder.  Frustrating!
Title: Re: Lost wading belt
Post by: Dennis.t on September 25, 2013, 10:48:39 AM
I have 2 wading belts and neither will fit through the roe box holder.  Frustrating!
Buy a skinny belt!  :o