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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: dennisK on July 27, 2021, 05:39:31 PM

Title: Waders. Any "value" brands that are good? Simms/Patagonia out of range $$$
Post by: dennisK on July 27, 2021, 05:39:31 PM: Hey all. Just helping out a friend who's starting out into fishing and she loves the rivers. It's been ages since I looked into waders (breathable) and see that there's basically 2 camps. The expensive names like Simms and Patagonia +$500/600. And a lot of no-name brands on places like Amazon/AliBaba for around $100.

Is there nothing in between? Reliable and not very pricey.

Thanks for any direction....
Title: Re: Waders. Any "value" brands that are good? Simms/Patagonia out of range $$$
Post by: fisherforever on July 27, 2021, 05:48:03 PM: Check out Frogg Toggs
Title: Re: Waders. Any "value" brands that are good? Simms/Patagonia out of range $$$
Post by: Al P. on July 27, 2021, 06:22:39 PM: I’ve been impressed with my Redingtons. Not up on current pricing but they were much more affordable then the big names.
Title: Re: Waders. Any "value" brands that are good? Simms/Patagonia out of range $$$
Post by: santefe on July 27, 2021, 09:27:48 PM: I have good service with my Cabellas, would recommend them.
Title: Re: Waders. Any "value" brands that are good? Simms/Patagonia out of range $$$
Post by: stsfisher on July 28, 2021, 07:37:46 AM: I purchase Frogg toggs every few years or so and am happy enough with the approx $200.00 at those intervals.
I will add I have owned a lot of others including Simms, Patagonia, Wright and McGill, Bare which have held up just as well and in some cases worst than the Frogg toggs. I do put less days in my waders now a days and sim[ply cant justify hoping to get more time out of an $800.00 set of waders.
Title: Re: Waders. Any "value" brands that are good? Simms/Patagonia out of range $$$
Post by: essyoo on July 28, 2021, 10:26:12 AM: The FT Hellbenders are ~$150 on Amazon at the moment:

https://www.amazon.ca/Frogg-Toggs-Hellbender-Breathable-Stockingfoot/dp/B01MQJ5BK8/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=fishing%2Bwaders&qid=1627493093&sr=8-19&th=1&psc=1
Title: Re: Waders. Any "value" brands that are good? Simms/Patagonia out of range $$$
Post by: Wiseguy on July 28, 2021, 10:44:29 AM: Rubber waders at Canadian Tire. Put a wool sock over the boot for gripping the slippery rocks.
Title: Re: Waders. Any "value" brands that are good? Simms/Patagonia out of range $$$
Post by: dennisK on July 28, 2021, 11:32:23 AM: Quote from: essyoo on July 28, 2021, 10:26:12 AM
The FT Hellbenders are ~$150 on Amazon at the moment:

https://www.amazon.ca/Frogg-Toggs-Hellbender-Breathable-Stockingfoot/dp/B01MQJ5BK8/ref=sr_1_19?dchild=1&keywords=fishing%2Bwaders&qid=1627493093&sr=8-19&th=1&psc=1

damn that was quick - sold out lol
Title: Re: Waders. Any "value" brands that are good? Simms/Patagonia out of range $$$
Post by: essyoo on July 28, 2021, 12:01:48 PM: Quote from: dennisK on July 28, 2021, 11:32:23 AM
damn that was quick - sold out lol

haha, well crap.

keep an eye out though. I got a pair of FT wading boots for $16 off amazon (that I've been using for three years without issue). Just have to catch the algorithm at the right time.
Title: Re: Waders. Any "value" brands that are good? Simms/Patagonia out of range $$$
Post by: fishtruck on July 28, 2021, 01:57:46 PM: Thanks for the heads-up. I just this minute bought a pair from Amazon. It looks like every size is back in stock, so better hurry and buy it when you still can
Title: Re: Waders. Any "value" brands that are good? Simms/Patagonia out of range $$$
Post by: spoiler on July 30, 2021, 07:05:52 AM: I have a pair of Frogg Toggs breathable waders size XL worn once $60
Title: Re: Waders. Any "value" brands that are good? Simms/Patagonia out of range $$$
Post by: Blood_Orange on July 30, 2021, 08:49:39 AM: Any consideration towards looking for a used pair of top end waders? It might be hit-or-miss to find the specific size you're looking for but you might wind up spending the same $$$ and getting a nicer pair of waders.

The customer service at Simms has been great for me so you wouldn't be on your own if you later discovered a problem with the waders that you couldn't fix on your own.