Best Bang For Your Buck?

[BigFoamy]

I cant fix my waders, theyre not leaking on the seems, water seeps through the material at this point. I cant really afford new ones and havnt purchased waders in over 10 years. Can i get a good pair for 300? back in the day that would get you a plastic bag to wear and Im guessing prices havnt gone down!! For anyone that knows, what is the best cheap wader out there?? doesnt matter how much money Ive spent in the past they will leak eventually.

[Jayhad]

Redington Sonic Pros

[Muffin]

I have had these for two seasons and been pretty pleased with them:

 

http://ca.wholesalesports.com/storefront/fishing-apparel/waders-boots/duraweave-chest-wader/prod264710.html

 

One leak in the sock but easily patched and good to go. I have a feeling it was a result of the previous boots though and not the waders themselves.

[TerryH]

Redington Sonic Pros

 

X2

[trailhead]

Bought a pair of Caddis breathable waders a couple of years ago. $99 then ripped them on some barbed wire first time out but patched that easily enough. Have been good since.

[bigalcal]

I'm on my third pair of Reddington's. I paid for one pair, the other two pairs were replacements. Having said that, they seem to have improved the quality and they are more durable. Obviously they have a good warranty.

[Current]

Simms Drift or Headwaters look like decent quality. Have heard good things about the newer Redingtons as noted above.

[agbff]

Give fish tales a shout... they have some deals on at the moment.

[BigFoamy]

Thanks folks. Gotta spend a bit to get good quality but have to have them.

[bigbowtrout]

Go to Country Pleasures and try on a pair of Orvis Silver Sonic Convertible Top Waders $299.00

 

 

http://www.countrypleasures.com/store/Visit

 

 

I have a pair and love em

[darrinhurst]

Redington Sonic Pros

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[Speycaster]

There is a pair of Patagonia Rio Gallagos for sale in the buy and sell section here. A great wader if they are your size. It does not say sold on them yet. I have the same waders and I love them.

[CF8]

Redington Sonic Pros

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[bmckenney]

I have a couple of pair of LL Bean breathable waders. It's easy to buy online, figure out sizing and shipping isn't bad at all. And their customer service is excellent. I'm a repeat customer because of their service. But I suppose buying waders online isn't for everyone.

[DonAndersen]

BigF....

 

I really do sympathize with your wader woes. For years I wore Redball Featherweights. They cost me less than $50/pr. and lasted 5>7 years. When I heard they were going outta business, I bought 5 pair figuring that would last the duration. I didn't figure on lake fishing so much and didn't buy enough extra large waders.

So in the past 2 years I've spent upwards of $400 - more that I'd spent in the past 50 years.

Gotta love this breathable crap!

 

Regards,

 

Don

[BigFoamy]

BigF.... I really do sympathize with your wader woes. For years I wore Redball Featherweights. They cost me less than $50/pr. and lasted 5>7 years. When I heard they were going outta business, I bought 5 pair figuring that would last the duration. I didn't figure on lake fishing so much and didn't buy enough extra large waders. So in the past 2 years I've spent upwards of $400 - more that I'd spent in the past 50 years. Gotta love this breathable crap! Regards, Don

 

Dang waders, I cant fish without them. Always a high ticket item for me. Will definitely check a couple of the pairs mentioned above and go from there. Was at fishtales as well awhile back, always good product and service there.

[Flyfisher]

Best bang for the buck? Simms. Properly fitted and cared for a pair will last you for years.

[Chrissw]

Spend the money and get guide series Simms.

[Simpson]

Sims FreeStone $250... great waders at a reasonable price

 

Had mine 4-5 years now with no issues and I am hardly kind to my gear...

[BigFoamy]

Just picked up a pair of Simms G3 Waders. I think i got a good price on them. Anyways the hunt is over, I went into Iron Bow today because i just happened to be in Dalhousie and the whole thing just came together. Thanks guys and nice store bought some schlappen as well!

[Taco]

Wise choice