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racerx051781
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2013/11/12 20:15:03 (permalink)

New Waders

I already know the majority of reply's I am going to get and that it is going to Be SIMMS. But what I would like to know is have any of you had hands on experience using the Redington Sonic-Pro waders. Yes I can afford Simms, but if I can save a couple hundred and go with the redingtons then I will. I already am a fan of Redington using their rods and clothing. So just looking for some opinions on waders.
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    racerx051781
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    Re: New Waders 2013/11/12 20:18:54 (permalink)
    topdog99
    I got sonics, lov em'..


    Are they the Zips? That is what I am looking at. Also how are they in the winter primarily Colder months Jan. Feb. Dec.
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    KJH807
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    Re: New Waders 2013/11/12 21:24:21 (permalink)
    they are nice
     
    but the boot foot is garbage...and will fail
    too much material
    poor quality material
    poor seam placement in high wear area
    too many seams
     
    The gravel guards are pretty useless as well
    and the finishes feel very cheap/ generic
     
     
    Another low cost option- orvis silver sonics
    same construction, but better features and materials



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    Re: New Waders 2013/11/12 21:28:35 (permalink)
    Spend the money and buy the Simms. You'll be glad you did after you buy 3 cheaper pairs to last the same time as the Simms.
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    KJH807
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    Re: New Waders 2013/11/12 22:31:16 (permalink)
    spazzer
    Spend the money and buy the Simms. You'll be glad you did after you buy 3 cheaper pairs to last the same time as the Simms.


    at 1/3 the cost... wouldn't that mean you'd break even?



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    spazzer
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    Re: New Waders 2013/11/12 22:33:19 (permalink)
    3 times the aggravation too
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    Re: New Waders 2013/11/12 23:09:06 (permalink)
    I would suggest the Frogg Toggs Hellbender. Excellent bang for your buck.
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    Re: New Waders 2013/11/13 00:45:26 (permalink)
    SwimFishieSwim
    I would suggest the Frogg Toggs Hellbender. Excellent bang for your buck.


    x2.  Had them for going on 3 seasons and they've been great.

    Lake Erie Fishing Charters out of Erie, PA.


    https://roughhousecharters.com
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    countryfisher
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    Re: New Waders 2013/11/13 07:58:21 (permalink)
    anybody use cabela's dry plus waders?
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    FishinGuy
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    Re: New Waders 2013/11/13 08:20:39 (permalink)
    I think I had the three forks ones. I don't think they were called that at the time. This was about 10yrs ago. Think I got 4 or 5 years out of them before bushwhacking did them in with small leaks in the knees.
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    Re: New Waders 2013/11/13 09:14:56 (permalink)
    countryfisher
    anybody use cabela's dry plus waders?




    Yep.
     
    I have had the same pair for six years now. Finally starting to break down.
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    Re: New Waders 2013/11/13 10:26:28 (permalink)
    I do not recommend any Frogg Toggs waders. 3 pairs of $160 waders by myself and 2 friends. All leaked horribly in less than a year. All on seems, nothing to do with abuse or wear and tear.
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    Re: New Waders 2013/11/13 11:40:05 (permalink)
    countryfisher
    anybody use cabela's dry plus waders?



    I'm on my 4'th season of hard use with the dry plus waders and still going strong.
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    Re: New Waders 2013/11/13 14:49:31 (permalink)
    Went thru 4 pairs of cabelas dry plus II's. They gave me 3. Ill never do Cabelas waders again. Frogg Toggs gave me a new pair but they sit in the box. Got Hodgeman waist highs last year for 40 on clearance from fishusa. For thin breathables they are taking a beating and no leaks yet.
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    steel whisperer
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    Re: New Waders 2013/11/13 15:36:57 (permalink)
    Ive got the Hodgeman Stream king stitchless stocking foot. Best value and comfort Ive experienced so far and have owned 10 different pairs of waders from Simms, cabelas, Frog toggs. color is blue as well look really good.
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