Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: pinkwool on July 13, 2004, 05:01:16 PM
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I have Redington brand (from Fred's) and don't really like them (they have :o paper based :o insole, which obviously almost wore out now in 3-rd year). What are your favorite wading boots and how long do they last?
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I agree with Fulcrum_29-a pair of Hodgman Lakestream are poorly made-maybe not as poorly made as others but not worth the money.
In fact speaking of wading boots I have rarely seen a positive report on any one brand.
People who are heavy waders say just buy a pair-wear 'em to death and buy new-their are no bargains and few brands worth the money.
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Simm's Guide Boots.....best you could buy in my opinion. Already into my third set of soles.....lots of walking/wading! You couldn't tell that they were that old looking at the uppers. Also into my 2nd set of laces. :)
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Where does one go to get new felts put on that stay on? Best to buy from Michael & Youngs? I live in Delta and asked my local shoe repair store if they'd do it. They said they couldn't guarantee a good seal :(. Where's a guy turn to ???. I've got Simms Guide boots as well.
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Springbrook Makes a nice new wading boot. It is $10 more than the hodgmans and is an excellent boot with good construction and great ankle support.
Last Cast - Just bring the boots back to where you got them from.
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Hey last cast....I took it to a Korean shoe repair shop on Kingsway. On the north side across from London Drugs one block east of Metrotown.....hope this helps......by the way he did a great job on it.
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Springbrook Makes a nice new wading boot. It is $10 more than the hodgmans and is an excellent boot with good construction and great ankle support.
Last Cast - Just bring the boots back to where you got them from.
I just got me Spingbrooks last week. You can get them from Ruddick's in N. Van (among other places).
Harder than Hodgeman's and softer than leather boots. A nice compromise at a great price.
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Appreciate the advice onemorecast8 and Muddler :D! Called Michael & Young's and they referred me to Enzos Shoe Repair in the Surrey Place Mall. In case anyone's interested, its $25 + taxes to remove old & install new. Apparently, they do loads for M&Y's. Great workmanship, I hear.