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Old 05-10-2006, 07:34 AM   #1
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LL Bean Wader Sale

West Branch Breathables

Regularly $249.99

felt boot foot: $149.95 regular and king sizes


nice savings

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Old 05-10-2006, 08:05 AM   #2
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Do you have a link?? I did a search and did not see any on sale.
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Old 05-10-2006, 09:07 AM   #3
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LL.Bean waders on sale
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Old 05-10-2006, 09:33 AM   #4
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LL Beano

when you get there....just click on SALE on left column and search the menu for mens ....or Leptar has it. Its a good deal.

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Old 05-10-2006, 11:56 AM   #5
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they have been on sale for over a year

not many sizes available.
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Old 05-10-2006, 12:08 PM   #6
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If you're over 6 feet tall I would stay away from the XL. They have really short legs. I ordered them this past winter based on Nebe's earlier post.
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Old 05-10-2006, 03:39 PM   #7
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I loved mine, but i wore them out in one season. the crotch started to leak at the seams. I probably could have fixed them, but i sent them back.

the material they are made of is really thick stuff.... good for da rocks.
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Old 05-10-2006, 06:01 PM   #8
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they have been on sale for over a year

not many sizes available.
Not the same ones Nebe.... I got those dark brown ones when you posted info....returned them ....the defect was at the stitching just below the knee there was 3 / 3 inch spaces open on each leg...it was double lined material here so you didn`t get wet but water ballooned up that section so when you came out of the water you were carrying a gallon or so on each leg....had to pull up on waders to get them to drain....funny and not

These are a different model....the other ones were discontinued way back. Many sizes available and enough to cover weight and height factors....

I think

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Old 05-10-2006, 06:26 PM   #9
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They also have Korkers studded wading boots on sale as well

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/sto...hod=pp&feat=bc
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These are not the same ones Nebe... I got those last year when you tipped us off.....had to return they leaked on both legs but it was a double layer section below to above the knee....it was weird the first time I used them Tagger and Back Beach saw me....they ballooned up with a gallon or more in each leg when you came out of deeper water...they were baggy so you had to pull up on each leg to get them to drain.... did`nt get wet but it blew....kinda funny at first....best was the look on Eddys face

those were a dark brown discontinued model....these are different....all sorts of sizes ...weight and height differences covered for now anyways....They are the West Branch model had to get felt boot foot so they are out of the stealth rubber soles.

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Old 05-10-2006, 06:31 PM   #11
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They also have Korkers studded wading boots on sale as well

http://www.llbean.com/webapp/wcs/sto...hod=pp&feat=bc

THOSE ARE THE BOOTS I USE ONLY THE NEXT VERSION UP FROM THAT..REMOVABLE FELT SOLE THAT I PUT 2"MACHINE SCREWS THROUGH..ULTIMATE IN BILLY GOAT SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FAR SUPERIOR TO KORKERS TIE ONS...GREAT SUPPORT TOO
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thats weird...posted and left....came back and didn`t see post so posted again

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Old 05-11-2006, 09:53 AM   #13
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Apologies to his Nebeness

Just opened the box from LL Bean and they are the same flippin ones as last year....its not the picture they showed online??? I was happy with the baggy fit for me anyways at 6 ft and 260 lbs....can`t get that in many waders and its looks like they don`t have the seam problem as the last ones. They are dark brown.

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These are not the same ones Nebe... I got those last year when you tipped us off.....had to return they leaked on both legs but it was a double layer section below to above the knee....it was weird the first time I used them Tagger and Back Beach saw me....they ballooned up with a gallon or more in each leg when you came out of deeper water...they were baggy so you had to pull up on each leg to get them to drain.... did`nt get wet but it blew....kinda funny at first....best was the look on Eddys face

those were a dark brown discontinued model....these are different....all sorts of sizes ...weight and height differences covered for now anyways....They are the West Branch model had to get felt boot foot so they are out of the stealth rubber soles.

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Old 05-11-2006, 10:44 AM   #14
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I've used a couple pairs of the West Branch for a few years. Had some leak issues with both pairs and am trying the Bean Emergers now.

Nebe is right regarding the thick material on the West branch. They are bulit tough that for sure. A bit heavy for my taste, plus i usually fish sandy beaches and bays so i'm trying out the lighter weight emergers now. I was happy with these last season. A little more realxed fitting and alot lighter. But like Nebe said, if your a rock hopper the West branch are a good choice. They are tough!
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Old 05-11-2006, 10:46 AM   #15
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Just opened the box from LL Bean and they are the same flippin ones as last year....its not the picture they showed online??? I was happy with the baggy fit for me anyways at 6 ft and 260 lbs....can`t get that in many waders and its looks like they don`t have the seam problem as the last ones. They are dark brown.

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The solid dark brown ones are the older ones. The new ones they came out with last year were a dark brown with a lighter brown color for the legs i believe. The ones pictured are the ones i used a couple years ago.
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Old 05-11-2006, 12:02 PM   #16
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Just bought a pair based on the info you guys posted..... I figure $150 breathables are a good deal. if I wear them 1 year and I fish my normal 100+ nights is $1.50 a night

No boat, back in the suds.
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Old 05-11-2006, 02:51 PM   #17
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Just opened the box from LL Bean and they are the same flippin ones as last year....its not the picture they showed online??? I was happy with the baggy fit for me anyways at 6 ft and 260 lbs....can`t get that in many waders and its looks like they don`t have the seam problem as the last ones. They are dark brown.

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Old 05-11-2006, 03:02 PM   #18
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THOSE ARE THE BOOTS I USE ONLY THE NEXT VERSION UP FROM THAT..REMOVABLE FELT SOLE THAT I PUT 2"MACHINE SCREWS THROUGH..ULTIMATE IN BILLY GOAT SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FAR SUPERIOR TO KORKERS TIE ONS...GREAT SUPPORT TOO
Jim, that is exactly what I use - the Korkers Outfitter boots. I put the SS screws through both the felt bottom soles and the Aquastealth soles. They both work great. Very "sticky" on the rocks. I did the same to a pair of the Orvis Convertible wading boots as well this year.
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Old 05-11-2006, 03:09 PM   #19
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Jim, that is exactly what I use - the Korkers Outfitter boots. I put the SS screws through both the felt bottom soles and the Aquastealth soles. They both work great. Very "sticky" on the rocks. I did the same to a pair of the Orvis Convertible wading boots as well this year.
You guys doin it with the heads down or the screws themselves down?

Was thinking about modifying my north country saco river boots (jungle boots) like this.

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You guys doin it with the heads down or the screws themselves down?

Was thinking about modifying my north country saco river boots (jungle boots) like this.
Screws down through the soles with the nuts cranked up tightly into the felt or Aquastealth, & the felt or Aquastealth material acts like lock washers to keep the nuts secure.

By the way, the credit to this idea goes to DZ in his old thread about how to modify regular Korkers. I just took that idea and used it on these convertible soled boots.
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Screws down through the soles with the nuts cranked up tightly into the felt or Aquastealth, & the felt or Aquastealth material acts like lock washers to keep the nuts secure.

By the way, the credit to this idea goes to DZ in his old thread about how to modify regular Korkers. I just took that idea and used it on these convertible soled boots.
Good idea.

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