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smochko127
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2009/12/06 21:44:48 (permalink)

looking for new waders...

I'm looking for a new pair of waders for christmas. I want to spend around $100-$150. Any suggestions?
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    freshwaterdrumR
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/06 22:17:12 (permalink)
    Heres a suggestion....Make your wife work overtime and buy you these!!!!!

    ONLY $699
    Just make sure they are a mens size......



    post edited by freshwaterdrumR - 2009/12/06 22:19:23
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    hendey lathe
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/07 08:29:29 (permalink)
    Madison River Fishing Co. has their Cloudveil Hellroaring waders on sale for about $170.00.
    There a nice, high quality wader w/good sizing options. I've got a pair of Cloudveil Wading Pants and I'm very pleased with them. I rate Cloudveil second only to Simms. If your on a tighter budget, try Cabelas sales. This time of year is great for bargain hunting. Good luck in whatever you find.
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    Loomis
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/07 09:24:53 (permalink)
    simms

    spend the extra money and dont disappoint yourself with garbage. 
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    jimhalupka
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/07 13:00:02 (permalink)
    loomis,
     
    stop yaking about simms and go build my 2 wt you slacker

    "Sure, we can assiduously three-quarter our wets downstream, mend and wait out each fly swing, over and over again, which to my way of thinking, anyway, relegates the angler to the role, not of nemesis as it should be, but of butler."

    -Art Lee
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    spoonchucker
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/07 13:00:43 (permalink)
    I agree with the Simms,
     
    I love having a prestigous name on my chest, as my booty fills with water

    Get Informed, Get Involved, And Make A Difference.

    Step Up, or Step Aside


    The next time you say "Somebody should do something", remember that YOU are somebody.

    GL
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    dru2112
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/07 13:17:28 (permalink)
    hodgeman, bass pro stock, cabelas brand.  the list goes on and on.
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    Loomis
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/07 13:53:33 (permalink)
    sorry, just trying to give the guy the right direction....
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/07 14:07:41 (permalink)
    I've got nothing against Simms, and the leaky booty might be a result of my use, as much as the quality.. I just don't believe that spending top $ for a high end name, always gets high end results. I'll spend extra for quality, but not for a name.
     
    I was "looking" at LL Coolbeans, but the 1st five reviews ( on their website ), were pretty negative. Appears their new seam "technology", has some issues.

    Get Informed, Get Involved, And Make A Difference.

    Step Up, or Step Aside


    The next time you say "Somebody should do something", remember that YOU are somebody.

    GL
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/08 20:58:01 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: Loomis

    simms

    spend the extra money and dont disappoint yourself with garbage. 

    Like the man said spend the extra money and be happy..
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    jimhalupka
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/09 11:17:37 (permalink)
    I'll argue this everytime...

    have over 200 days on my 70 dollar beans, believe logan wears the same ones, as does another friend of mine. Bring your waders home everynight, hang them to dry, they will last.

    "Sure, we can assiduously three-quarter our wets downstream, mend and wait out each fly swing, over and over again, which to my way of thinking, anyway, relegates the angler to the role, not of nemesis as it should be, but of butler."

    -Art Lee
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    smochko127
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/09 11:43:38 (permalink)
    Awesome info guys. Thanks.
    I picked up an LL Bean wading jacket for 60 bucks last night. They marked it down a lot so I saved some money there.
    Heading out to Cabelas or Bass Pro Shops this weekend to look around.
     
    ORIGINAL: freshwaterdrumR

    Heres a suggestion....Make your wife work overtime and buy you these!!!!!

    ONLY $699
    Just make sure they are a mens size......



     
    Lesson learned. Always try on new waders before driving to erie. Idiots at sportsmans warehouse gave me womens. I'm not the manliest dude, but come on...
     
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/09 11:44:27 (permalink)
    i've had hodgemans for a year now, i like them.  like jimh said, let em dry out after usage before packing them away.  same with boots.

    "Good Luck"


    Thanks for the usage of your forum. My Money will not go to your tackle shop.
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    freshwaterdrumR
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/09 13:15:57 (permalink)
    Dont forget to get korkers........
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/09 18:23:33 (permalink)
    I have had hodgemans, allens, guide series, all seamed to work and wear well. I agree with above post , whatever you get the better you take care of them the longer you stay dry.
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/09 21:01:18 (permalink)

    ORIGINAL: smochko127

    I'm looking for a new pair of waders for christmas. I want to spend around $100-$150. Any suggestions?


    Save your money and buy extra fishing gear! I bought stockingfoot Hodgeman for about $50.00 and am on my third season. They get reasonably hard use. Also have Cabela's 5mm which are too hot and the suspenders keep slipping. Was a little apprehensive about the velcro suspenders on the Hodgeman, but they've worked out well.

    Last year, guy with big Dodge truck & snowplow commented to me why didn't I spend $400.00 and get a good pair of Simms?? He wasn't snotty, but I figured he was proud to have paid $400.00 for waders. My thought was snowplowing in Erie must be expensive, plus according to my math, I could buy 7-8 more pairs of Hodgemans which would last many more years! I'd rather save the $$$ and use it for more gear, etc.
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    tommybanzai
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/10 12:19:20 (permalink)
    Ca**Las Guidewear® Dry-Plus® Breathable Chest Waders - Regular
    +
    Ca**Las     Ultralightâ„¢ Wading Boots


    I have had mine for about 2 years now. And they get the **** pounded out of them. From stream fishing for trout, kings, steel and
    musky...to kicking around for suckers and bait. BELIEVE ME....they look it too.

    SIMMS if you want to look cool like lEwmIss 
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    mossy oak
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/10 18:48:39 (permalink)
    dry plusII.  Half the price of simms, replaced no questions asked if you got the receipt. On my 2nd pair in 9 years, and mine see the yough. 
     
    MO

    so save your breath I could not hear, I think I made it very clear...


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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/10 21:17:27 (permalink)
      LL.Bean wading jackets are very nice have one good price. Waders I like my patigonias. Cloudveil also very nice where did say seen at a good price.  
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/10 21:35:00 (permalink)
    I have always been a simms fan until I moved back east and cant afford them anymore.
    Tryed out a pair of William and Josephs <cheaper model> for 200 bucks. They offer unconditional 1 year warranty and after that <time wise> their policy is "well talk about it"   I stopped buying simms when I got the first g3's
     That was the best wader I have ever owned.
     Have had the W+J's 2 years no problems.
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/11 11:40:10 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: mossy oak

    dry plusII.  Half the price of simms, replaced no questions asked if you got the receipt. On my 2nd pair in 9 years, and mine see the yough. 

    MO

     
    Their return policy has changed as of Sept. of this year.  You will probably get a replacement, next time, if you demand one, in person at one of their stores.  But that will be the last time.
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/11 12:28:10 (permalink)
    I was told 1 year replacement and after that pro-rated. Does anyone know if that is currently correct?
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/11 19:44:46 (permalink)
    simms L2's for 179.00 , like a sore ....... , can't beat em
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/15 15:45:45 (permalink)
    I have used the hodgemans hip waders with felt for 10 seasons now. I bought my 2nd pair a couple years ago. I wear out the spot where my knees rub together so now I glue some extra nylon there. The felts wore out on my first pair after 7 seasons. I use these for 90% of my fishing in PA streams. They are light and make hiking long or fast pace an easy time. I do have a pair of Patagonia breathables that I were during temps below freezing. They give me extra protection if I fall in. It has happened to me twice and glad I had the chest waders with chest belt on. I will continue to beat the heck out of my hodgemans, and carry a warmer pair for winter or deeper water crossing.
     
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    RE: looking for new waders... 2009/12/19 14:13:07 (permalink)
    Try ebay. Rivendells for cheap anf they have a zipper down the front that is awesome for --well unzipping etc.
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