Cabelas Dry-Plus GII Breathables - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

basswipe · 05-24-2005, 03:51 PM

Anybody own these?

At $109 the price is right so I just ordered the bootfoots.I've never had a problem with Cabelas stuff before and their customer service is tops.

My neos are just wearing me out.When wet they're just plain heavy.Mine are stocking foot and I fished a few beaches lastnight and the sand in the boot was driving me nuts.The last straw was the struggle to remove them and once off to be hit with the stink.They served me well but its time to move on.

I was just curious as to whether anyone here had any experience with the GIIs.

eelman · 05-24-2005, 05:45 PM

Ok I will say this, I am new to the breathable wader scene but, I love them! The first pair I baught were the hodgeman "wadelite" they were about $80 bucks and they SU%^k ! lEAKED RIGHT AWAY. I have now just baught the Simms G3 Guide gore tex model at $425.00 they are expensive but I have always thought you get what you pay for, these waders have five layers of protection and another layer to protect against abrasion, so far they are awsome! you can see them on me in the picture under the thread "look what I found" Anyway If I were you and can only spend about $100 or so stay away from breathables in that price range they simply will not last in a saltwater enviroment no matter who makes them, I did lots of research on these type of waders before I baught and it seeks to be that simms has all others beat by leaps and bounds in the breathable market ( durability wise anyway) Now I baught the stoking foot so I had to spend another $129 for shoes but its like walking in sneakers fantastic! they also come with a real neat built in gravel guard that seems to work very well. These waders have saved my back and to me worth every penny.

Since I used to buy two pairs a season anyway at 70 bucks a pop I figure if I can get a few seasons out of these they will be money well spent. Now I wont wear them all the time when I am on the rocks not to far from the car I wear hip boots and bibs, this is also a very comfortable setup, I use Gill bibs, they are also breathable and are TOUGH! Since the rocks are jagged I wont chance the simms in that situation but for hot nights on the beach and long walks in they are awsome. Once you go breathable and lightweight you will never ever go back!

Roseneath · 05-24-2005, 06:52 PM

I started with Hodgeman and they served me well for the $80 price tag... no complaints. This year LL Bean had a sale, so I picked up a pair with built-in gravel guards and a few more layers of protection. My only problem is that I'm in between sizes, so the knees pull really tight when scaling rocks or putting on korkers. I think they cost $130.

If possible, try'em on before you buy them.

Steve K · 05-24-2005, 06:56 PM

I had two pairs and they both leaked. The first pair after a season and the second pair halfway through the season. They both leaked at the seam where the boots meet the fabric. I sent them back but after two years. The first pair was discontinued and they would only give me the final sale price. They refunded my second pair fully. Not bad for the money but don't expect them to last.

Slingah · 05-24-2005, 07:01 PM

I have the lace up bootfoot model with 5 layers....somewhere around 2 beans...almost a year...no leaks yet...but I'm waiting....SIMMS are next for me

basswipe · 05-24-2005, 07:49 PM

I'm just not in a position to spend any serious coin.If they seem to flimsy I'll send them back.I just can't deal with wearing the neos over a long period of time anymore.My back,neck and shoulders just plain ache.I need to lighten the load so to speak.

Thanks for the input.

Mike P · 05-24-2005, 08:01 PM

I used Orvis when they had their original warranty, and when I lived a few minutes away from an Orvis store. Now that I moved farther east on Long Island, and Orvis changed their warranty from "we'll replace them anytime, for any reason, within 4 years" to, "we'll pro-rate them against a new pair", I'm on my last pair of Orvis. When my Pro-Guides crap the bed, I'm going with Simms, too.

Once I tore a pair of Orvis on a hook. Not only did they replace them no questions asked, they let me "borrow" a cheaper pair while I waited for the size I needed in the other style to come in on order. Not anymore, tho

CAL · 05-25-2005, 11:35 PM

I found that the Cabelas run really short in the length. I'm only 6'2" and I couldn't even bend over or crouch in the longest ones they had. Had to send them back and get Orvis. Take that into consideration when ordering.

basswipe · 05-26-2005, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CAL

I found that the Cabelas run really short in the length. I'm only 6'2" and I couldn't even bend over or crouch in the longest ones they had. Had to send them back and get Orvis. Take that into consideration when ordering.

Its easy enough to return them if they don't fit or I just plain don't like'em.
Cabelas is good that way.You really can't go wrong shopping with them the customer service is A-1.

chipwood · 05-26-2005, 05:25 AM

I believe those are the green waders from Cablas. I had a pair for a year before I found a leak. The waders that cost $189 , I believe the Dry Plus waders, are a more well constructed wader. They cost more but I think you'll be satisfied. The good thing about Cabelas is you can return waders that leak, due to their construction, not from punctures, for a brand new pair. Breathables are the way to go. You just layer up in the Spring and Fall, and you can wear shorts underneath in the summer.

Thom · 05-26-2005, 11:16 AM

Check out E-bay when money was tight I would buy used waders usally Cabalas for about 50 bucks I would get a year or so out of them them buy a new set. This year I fianlly saved and bought a set of Simms not the top of the line next one down. So far they are great my only bitch is they don't come with gravel guards like all the other waders do. I mean for the money you think they could give you a set for free like I said that is my only bitch. THomT

fishing bum wannabe · 05-26-2005, 11:59 AM

I like the idea of bootfoot waders, but what is everyone doing about the felt soles? Off a sand beach they would be fine, but my favorite places to use waders include a mix of rock and seaweed of various types. felt would leave me on my butt. Going with corkers I might as well have separate boots, not to mention the expense.

eelman · 05-26-2005, 01:04 PM

Its the other way around, felt soles are for slippery rocks, while they are not close to wearing corkers, they are good, I wear them and have no problem on rocks that are not totaly covered with algea. Felt soles were originally developed for trout fisherman who waded in rocky streams just for slip protection.