Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: fishyfish on October 28, 2011, 06:30:52 PM
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What are the best waders to buy for a economically minded individual? Thank you.
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Bare or Hodgmans are both good for the Price.
Rick
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Bought a pair yesterday for $70 at C.Tire, no name brand, repair kit included what could be a bad sign. ::)
Made in China. :o ;D
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Cabelas
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i bought one from C tire too last month cuz my old one started to leak here and there. good light weight and easy to put on and get off, but the bootfoot was terrible. it almost doesn't seem to grip at all on slippery rocks. I agree that Bare and Hodgman are great for the price. Protac Milano isn't bad too.
doesn't matter where stuffs are made in i guess. you get what you paid for. ;)
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I have been wearing the canadian tire cheapo's with felt I glued on to the bottom for traction. They have many leaks in the bottom of the foot. The bottom sole has cracked. The more sealers I put in the cracks the more cracks need sealing. I think i am going a step up. Thank you for the advice on brands.
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Bite the bullet and invest a couple hundred in a good pair of waders.
BARE has the best warranty and it's a local company.
As with everything, you get what you pay for.
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Cabelas
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and this one is the best of them:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Guide-Tech-Stockingfoot-Waders-150-Regular/1167610.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3DCabela%2527s%2BGuide%2BTech%2599%2BStockingfoot%2BWaders%26x%3D7%26y%3D4%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=Cabela's+Guide+Tech%C2%99+Stockingfoot+Waders&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products
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Army and Navy
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and this one is the best of them:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas-Guide-Tech-Stockingfoot-Waders-150-Regular/1167610.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3DCabela%2527s%2BGuide%2BTech%2599%2BStockingfoot%2BWaders%26x%3D7%26y%3D4%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=Cabela's+Guide+Tech%C2%99+Stockingfoot+Waders&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products
I bought a pair of these this year and they seem to be holding up so far. Bought my boots local and think my next pair of waders I'll do the same. Support our local retailers.
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Protac Milano isn't bad too.
disagree mine started leaking after less then a year, my patch has lasted almost as long as before they leaked :o
but i do like the way they fit, but i think its time to bite the bullet and buy simms
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I like William Joseph's Drynamic
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I have a pair of the 5mm Cabelas neoprene waders that I paid about $95 for a couple years ago, and hodgeman felt soled boots that I bought about 5 years ago at A&N. So far, the combination has been great! Nothing fancy, but I really don't look after them at all, just toss them in the work room when I get back from fishing. So far so good, no leaks. They are a bit toasty in the summer but I'd rather be too warm in the summer than too cold in the winter....
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What are the best waders to buy for a economically minded individual? Thank you.
What type are you looking for ?? Neoperene or Breathable ??
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Get neoprene, if you what a good durable wader for a low price,
If you want breathables the best bang for your buck would have to be the simms freestones. There a tough wader, fairly priced, and made by a great company.
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Get neoprene, if you what a good durable wader for a low price,
If you want breathables the best bang for your buck would have to be the simms freestones. There a tough wader, fairly priced, and made by a great company.
Yup, spent alot of time looking at waders this year, comparing value, fit, quality, and price, unded up with a pair of Simms Freestone, and love them, great fit, but we'll see how they stand up over time, you can never go wrong with Simms or Bare. Probably would have gone with the Simms Headwaters, if I hadnt wanted new boots as well, Headwaters gets you Gortex, IMHO, a vastly superior and proven product.
But economically minded is relative to the individual, to me, I couldnt find a good quality breathable wader locally for under $200.00.
You can get them for under $200.00, but fit and quality are somewhat questionable under $200.00, my .02
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Bought a pair yesterday for $70 at C.Tire, no name brand, repair kit included what could be a bad sign. ::)
Made in China. :o ;D
Mine leaked on the second trip, took them back and thy gave me another set, does not pay to go cheap does it. ::)
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Dan Baily. Made in Montana. Sawas from TWS talked me in to pair 3 years ago. It was about 200 clams. I used them heavily year round at least 2 days a week for three years. They proved themselves excellent quality. After so much bush whacking there is no single leak to be patched. They have hand warmers and waterproof pocket as well. Belt and gravel guard built in. You should check them out.
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My neoprene Hodgman's have held up good. My only complaint is that the boot is attached. Not so good when you are a walking a lot, especially during steelhead time. I'd go with a the boot separate.
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go on amazon and search for waders, i paid under 130$ for my neoprene waders that are insulated at the boots. only leaked once but that was because on the chehalis i got it stuck in a branch which then ripped them but got them fixed ;). VEERRRY worth the money, use them ALLL the time, havent had any issues with them. Mine are the Frogg Toggs.
ooh and with amazon, they dont ship to canada but go and search for international mailboxes blaine, call them up and setup a mailbox fo 10$ a year. SAVE alot of money on shipping costs. i use it all the time! plus, if you tell the truth at the border you shouldnt have any issues, ive gone over with 1000$ worth of stuff, told them how much ihave, and he let me go, didnt have to pay....keep your receipts.
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Neoprene waders with boots attached? You must be kidding? ;D ::)
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I like the Bare Cutthroats, light and relatively cheap, I've been using them pretty regularly for 5 salmon seasons now (in salt water for a lot that time) and no leaks so far. But I spray them down after every trip like all my other gear to get rid of the salt. In my opinion they're great waders. I bought my wife a pair of those Dan Bailey waders on Ebay a few years ago, because they looked super heavy duty/durable (because my wife isn't to delicate on anything), and the waders haven't let her down - they came with a belt and boot guards - very nice, durable, thick (to keep her warm) and cost efficient waders.
I would recommend shopping on Ebay because you can find killer deals man! And if they won't ship to Canada, then get them shipped to Hagen's of Blaine and go pick them up yourself (you'll save on duties/brokerage fees too by doing that).
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I got some neoprene waders from Crappy Tire as well, they were about 100 on sale and they have served me well so far.
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http://www.basspro.com/Waders/_/S-100013000
Too bad the closest store is near Calgary.
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I got my Caddis Breathable Waders from Wholesale Sports on sale for $90 (Still on Sale now). They're lightweight tho, not very warm.
http://ca.wholesalesports.com/storefront/fishing-apparel/waders-boots/stockingfoot-deluxe-breathable/prod278603.html
http://www.caddiswaders.com/products.php?category=deluxe&product=14