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If you where in the market for a new pair of breathable waders which brand would you look at buying.

Bare
- 8 (9.1%)
Simms
- 57 (64.8%)
Reddington
- 2 (2.3%)
Orvis
- 4 (4.5%)
Dan Baily
- 5 (5.7%)
Other
- 12 (13.6%)

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Re: Need some advice on waders
« Reply #15 on: December 21, 2011, 07:26:44 AM »
Simms G3 guide waders are the only way to go for me! Super tough and have never had a problem and believe me I put them through the ringer hard. Fell on the river last fall ... HARD!  Thought for sure would have punctured them bot no! Got home and saw my leg was bleeding from a cut! But the waders held. I have hooked them, bush wacked them, fell on them, slid on dirt and have never got a leak ..... Ever! I have never had to go and try anything else! They rock. You get what you pay for! Go Simms for sure!


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Re: Need some advice on waders
« Reply #16 on: December 21, 2011, 08:19:48 AM »
Well said Hotrod! I have 2 pairs of Simms G3 stocking foot waders. My first pair, used for 2 seasons. I use it every other day or so, go thru bushes , thorny brush and the works, been hooked on many times, so far not a leak really tough and strong. However, the gravel flap is torn and I am going to send it to Simms for repair. Bought my second pair from Freds paid $594.00. Save yourself undue stress and get a pair of Simms and live happily ever after.
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Re: Need some advice on waders
« Reply #17 on: December 21, 2011, 10:20:01 AM »
I got my G4 pro for under $600 taxes included, just go to a shop thats willing to work with you and move a bit on there sticker price :-)
Most of the time I dont even know Im wearing them there so comfy, secondly if your into hiking and crashing through the bush.... Which I am..... you will want the G3 or G4!!   
« Last Edit: December 21, 2011, 10:24:37 AM by opwins »
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Re: Need some advice on waders
« Reply #18 on: December 21, 2011, 01:34:36 PM »
Sorry, the G3 waders from Fred's was $548.00 with HST. Just checked the receipt. Good price.
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Re: Need some advice on waders
« Reply #19 on: December 21, 2011, 04:20:50 PM »
Quote from: Kenwee on December 21, 2011, 01:34:36 PM
Sorry, the G3 waders from Fred's was $548.00 with HST. Just checked the receipt. Good price.

 That sounds like a decent price.
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Re: Need some advice on waders
« Reply #20 on: December 21, 2011, 06:09:13 PM »
Snowbee seems to make quality stuff, any info on these waders?
http://www.snowbee.co.uk/fly-fishing/wading/

they are on sale for 50% off till Christmas
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Re: Need some advice on waders
« Reply #21 on: December 21, 2011, 06:33:57 PM »
I got my g4's outta the states for 500 with free shipping
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Re: Need some advice on waders
« Reply #22 on: December 21, 2011, 06:40:06 PM »
I heard that prices may go up next year for gortex products, might be good idea to grab a pair now.....
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Re: Need some advice on waders
« Reply #23 on: December 21, 2011, 10:19:37 PM »
Quote from: Sage2106 on December 21, 2011, 06:33:57 PM
I got my g4's outta the states for 500 with free shipping

 Where did you order these from? Thats a good deal, actual a really good deal.
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Re: Need some advice on waders
« Reply #24 on: December 21, 2011, 10:26:39 PM »
Quote from: canso on December 21, 2011, 06:09:13 PM
Snowbee seems to make quality stuff, any info on these waders?
http://www.snowbee.co.uk/fly-fishing/wading/

they are on sale for 50% off till Christmas

They are nice looking waders but being from the UK it might be a hassle for warranty if they start to leak.
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Re: Need some advice on waders(Poll Added)
« Reply #25 on: December 21, 2011, 11:37:16 PM »
I just use crappy bushline neoprenes, they leak in both feet so I have to tape plastic bags
Around my feet so they don't freeze :) I'd like to upgrade to bare waders though.
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Re: Need some advice on waders(Poll Added)
« Reply #26 on: December 21, 2011, 11:57:00 PM »
Quote from: cohoaaron on December 21, 2011, 11:37:16 PM
I just use crappy bushline neoprenes, they leak in both feet so I have to tape plastic bags
Around my feet so they don't freeze :) I'd like to upgrade to bare waders though.

  Hey cohoaaron, Once I get my new waders I will give you my old ones. From the knees down they are fine but above the knees the have a slow leak in both legs. The leak is very slow and by slow I mean your pants are only slightly wet same as your socks. They are the Simms L2 breathables made with Gore-Tex. So if you want them let me know and I will drop them off at Andy's once I get my new ones.
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Re: Need some advice on waders(Poll Added)
« Reply #27 on: December 22, 2011, 10:39:52 AM »
WOW! Thank you SOOO much Geff!!! :) :) that would be awesome!
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Re: Need some advice on waders(Poll Added)
« Reply #28 on: December 22, 2011, 02:30:42 PM »
Quote from: cohoaaron on December 22, 2011, 10:39:52 AM
WOW! Thank you SOOO much Geff!!! :) :) that would be awesome!


  I will bring them over to Andy's sometime today. You may need to find a wading belt for them if I can not find the belt that came with them. I will try though. I hope you enjoy them.
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Re: Need some advice on waders(Poll Added)
« Reply #29 on: December 22, 2011, 04:16:36 PM »
Thanks again Geff, I really appreciate it. I can't get over how light they are!
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