Caddis vs Orvis:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Orvis had more branded searches than Caddis among fishing wader brands worldwide. Orvis had about 5,400 branded searches, while Caddis had 1,300. Orvis made up 4.9% of all fishing wader brand searches we track, and Caddis accounted for 1.2%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about fishing wader brands, Orvis appeared in four of the five answers and Caddis in none.
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Top fishing wader brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Orvis was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Caddis did not appear in any of the five answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Simms1st
Orvis2nd
Frogg Toggs3rd
Redington–
Caddis–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Simms5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Orvis4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Frogg Toggs2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Redington0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Caddis0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best fishing waders?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which waders last longest for fly fishing?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What breathable waders are worth buying?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“waders”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best waders”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is Caddis or Orvis more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Caddis and Orvis by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five fishing wader brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Orvis, Caddis. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Simms | Frogg Toggs | Orvis | Redington | Caddis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 78.4% | 12.6% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 0.85% |
| Dec 2025 | 80.4% | 12.4% | 4.5% | 2% | 0.74% |
| Jan 2026 | 85% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.81% |
| Feb 2026 | 85.5% | 7.5% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 0.82% |
| Mar 2026 | 84.9% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 0.84% |
| Apr 2026 | 83.6% | 7.6% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 0.94% |
| May 2026 | 85.3% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 0.85% |
| Jun 2026 | 88% | 5.2% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 0.84% |
| Jul 2026 | 87% | 6% | 4% | 2.1% | 0.97% |
| Aug 2026 | 87.6% | 6.5% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 0.71% |
| Sep 2026 | 85.3% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 1.8% | 0.85% |
| Oct 2026 | 81.1% | 11.1% | 4.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
How has branded search for Caddis and Orvis changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Orvis was ahead of Caddis in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Caddis’ share of searches among fishing wader brands worldwide moved from 0.85% to 1.2%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 1K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Orvis’ share of searches among fishing wader brands worldwide moved from 5.6% to 4.9%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 6.6K to 5.4K.
How did search popularity change for fishing wader brands worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes
In October 2026, Orvis gained share of searches among fishing wader brands worldwide, from 4.2% to 4.9%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Caddis worldwide rose 30% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 1.3K in October 2026.
How are Caddis’ and Orvis’ branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Caddis’ and Orvis’ names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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