ham Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Im sure theres an old post somewhere about waders, but i thought dragging it up might be lame. So anyways...Im looking into buy a new pair of waders and wanted some suggestions on a good pair and price. Any help would be great thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Simm's guide waders....amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladystrange Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 i like my hodgemans 5mm neopreans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreLastCast Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Loved my last pair of Simms. Just sent my Hodgman off for warranty replacement today because the seams started to wear thru. Otherwise, they were great. The butt and knees were re-enforced and they have built in Boot covers with lace hooks. If I have no problems with the replacement, I'll give them a vote of confidence, but I'm a little disappointed they barely lasted one year before the seams went. My next pair I will be going back to Simms tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker1 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I second the Simms Guides. On my second pair since 2001 ( Simms replaced the originals ) with 250-300 days . Back then I paid about 600 bucks. Today they are around 450. Good ol Canadian dollar !!!!!! Sent them in recently for minor abrasion repairs and pinholes. Had them back in 16 days. great customer serice IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birchy Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Orvis Tailwaters XT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchDryfly Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Just bought the Simms G3. Do a search with Google and find the discontinued model to save some money. But be quick, because there are not many left. Or buy the new G3 for about $ 400.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rusty Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I have a pair of Simms Guides as well - they are definitely the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham Posted September 26, 2007 Author Share Posted September 26, 2007 Any suggestions on where to go to buy them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker1 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Westwinds is where I bought mine. I believe Bow River Troutfitters also carries Simms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brownstone Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Third season on a pair of Bare Blackwaters, doin good till i ripped the side of the leg apart with some rebar left in the river,Ive had to aquaseal a couple seems..but other than that, perfect..unless i hear raves of a new super wader..i'll be buying another pair of Blackwaters when the time comes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesG Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I would say more info is needed. What type of fishing and what time of year do you mostly fish. Are you looking for breathable or neoprene? Whats your price range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdock Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 I've got some Bare neoprenes for the cold, around $150, Wholesale Sports. I've got some Reddington breathables, around $300, Russell Spoorts. I'm happy with both so far. I've had the neoprenes for abour 4 years and they are going strong and the breathables about 2 years and going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 I was thinkin some neoprenes for some winter fishing and mabye lookin into a breathable pair, im think anywhere up to mabye 450ish range including boots? Sounds like a fair range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillwaterguy Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 Hello everyone I just purchased a pair of Simms Guide waders from a store in Whitefish, Mt. The store is called LakeStream Fly shop. They have to older Classic Guide wader ( the tan color before they went to the two grey color wader), anyway they had them on sale for $174.95us. I thought this was a great price. With shipping it cost me $203.50 Canadian. Do you think this is a good deal or not ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Din Posted September 29, 2007 Share Posted September 29, 2007 I've got some Reddington breathables, around $300, Russell Spoorts. I'm happy with both so far. I've had the neoprenes for abour 4 years and they are going strong and the breathables about 2 years and going strong. I picked up a pair of Reddington's this spring. Great wader until the seams in my right foot started to go and was wet wading, as well as the front zipper broke. Took them back today and Russell's replaced them for me! Mine were the $200 pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker1 Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Stillwater If you bought Guides for 200 bucks that is an awesome deal!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Half price easy and they are great waders. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawrence Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Sedge Extreme waders - six months and allready into a 1/4 of a tube of aqual seal. Not very extreme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted October 1, 2007 Share Posted October 1, 2007 Ham, what size of neoprenes do you need? I have a new pair of Large/short, 5mm Springbrooks that need a home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham Posted October 4, 2007 Author Share Posted October 4, 2007 No idea, ones long enough for my 6'3 legs to fit in... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted October 4, 2007 Share Posted October 4, 2007 Westwinds is where I bought mine. I believe Bow River Troutfitters also carries Simms. you are correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbrown Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 so does Country Pleasures but those three are the only simms dealers in town Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nebc Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Simm's guide waders....amazing Which do you prefer...G4 or G3 guide waders? I was uncertain how the G4 front waterproof zipper might hold up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markd Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 The zipper is great, completely waterproof and if there are ever any problems with them it would be covered by warrenty. The new G3 guide waders are really nice, they have the chest pocket hand warmers, and the front seems. Basically everything the G4's have minus the waterproof zipper so the price drops down to around $450 rather than $800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bigbadbrent Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 G4's are tooo hot, barely considered breathables, since they have so much 5 layer.... Go with the G3's, or just the regular guide stocking foots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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