razz Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 I spend a lot of time bushwaking through the foothills and as a result the shins of my wading pants take a beating throughout the course of a season. I've been thinking about putting a strip of protective material on the outside of the shin area to try and prolong the life of my waders. Anyone ever try something like this or have suggestions/ideas on materials or methods? Thanks guys, Razz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangus Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Ya my Simms G4s are rat bagged after about three seasons. The whole leg below the knee is essentially solid aquaseal and now they're leaking at the seam to the booties. Was debating sending them back to Simms as I've heard from other guys that they've had leaking problems as well. Not sure what you could put on the leg to protect them as that would affect the breathability. Which I suppose Is really gone on mine Now that it's caked in aquaseal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedBeard Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Why not strap some gaiters on during your bushwhacking portions of the day? https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5014-265/Kokanee-2-GORE-TEX-Gaiters 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyTaylor Posted September 19, 2016 Share Posted September 19, 2016 Exactly Red Beard - Those gaiters are awesome and can pull double duty snowshoeing in the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 My Orvis waders have an Outer shell that has acted as a bush guard , it's saved me from more than a few bush and barbed wire punctures. A good feature to look for in waders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonAndersen Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Gaiters for sale. Call... Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 You're supposed to wear shorts for Cutty fishing 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishcreek Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Put your hockey shin pads over top! Problem solved! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangus Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Ya that's what ticks me off even more, I don't wear waders for the most part from the end of May to the end of August and they're still shot. Pretty bad for 700 dollar waders. Not to mention the guide boots I've worn a hole in since August 2014. Side question for the guides here. How long do you expect your gear to last? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcubed Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Ya that's what ticks me off even more, I don't wear waders for the most part from the end of May to the end of August and they're still shot. Pretty bad for 700 dollar waders. Not to mention the guide boots I've worn a hole in since August 2014. Side question for the guides here. How long do you expect your gear to last? Couple seasons if you're lucky. My G4's are toast after 3 years of pretty good use. Take them to BC once and into devil's club territory and they're sieves in a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayhad Posted September 20, 2016 Share Posted September 20, 2016 Gear is made for the average user, 15 days a year 5-7 days. If you fish 150+ days a year you will only get a season and a half from your gear, regardless of the cost. Waders leak, its just a matter of when. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Yeah Jayhad. One can only expect so much. I dont know of a more solid wader or boot than Simms. I have had a pair of original model Guides for a long time now. I don't think I have repaired them yet. But Bron probably has more days on his in three seasons than I have on mine in 8. That said, Simms has always been a solid company. Send them back and see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyfisher Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I have had a pair of original model Guides for a long time now. I don't think I have repaired them yet. I have the same model waders, best I've ever had. Warning for you folks coming to BC, devils club is to be avoided at all costs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyGopher Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 A w&w guide doing the miles will use 2 pr boots a yr, 1 pr waders. Don't try to adhere extra patch/reinforcing to the waders as the area about the patch/reinforcing will become harder than the wader material and that transition will then fail. It's been done before and your waders end up looking like hell and leaking even worse and are no longer on warranty. Send 'em back. And no company is going to design waders for the 200 days/yr angler and give a 5 yr warranty. 1000 days is about 8 to 10 times what they're designed to warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfry Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 i've had my Simms g4z for about 4 years now, first and second year i put about 150 days a year each year. with lots of hiking around the bush now with a child probably get out about 50 times a year with absolutely no holes, leaks or tears, very happy with the quality. also the simms riverteck boots are 4 years in and going strong, first day i got them i put the cleats on them. just this past year i bought a new pair of guides just for the boat and absolutely no complaints.i bet i can still get another good 4-5 years from the riverteck boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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