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04-09-2008, 12:49 PM
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Respect your elvers
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: franklin ma
Posts: 3,368
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LL Bean breathables with permanent boots and felt soles. They go for about $165.
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It's not the bait
At the end of your line
It's the fishing hole
Where all the fish is blind
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04-09-2008, 01:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bethany CT
Posts: 2,885
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I got the orvis silver label felt soles on sale for about $150 (?) or so this winter. Only had em on a few times, but they seem good. Not sure if the sale is still on or if any sizes are left. I was very sad to lose my llbean westbranch with the integrated boot as they were by far the most comfortable for wading that I have worn. If the orvis hadn't been on sale I woulda gone for the cabela's with the integrated, but couldn't justity the difference in price over the orvis.
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04-09-2008, 02:10 PM
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Australian Ambassador
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Bikini Bottom
Posts: 250
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I've got the LL Bean breathable stockingfoot waders that go for around $80-90, not sure of the model name. I used them all last year and they're great. The only addition I made was to use a neoprene gravel guard under the built-in ones, much better at keeping pebbles out of the boots and actually does quite well with sand as well. I use them with the $60 Cabelas wading boots and the Hodgman studded sandals, a great setup for wherever I want to go.
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04-09-2008, 02:23 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,974
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I also like the ll bean lightweight bootfoot waders for around $160.
Lifetime no questions asked guarantee is good too. There is a fairly new well stocked ll bean store in Mansfield MA.
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04-09-2008, 02:26 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: East Taunton
Posts: 658
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Sounds like LL Bean is the way to go. I will check them out this weekend.
What are some things to look for when buying breathables? I have never bought any before.
Thanks for the responses.
Jon
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04-09-2008, 02:30 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Playin' in the Dark
Posts: 2,407
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i'd recommend seperate waders and boots. your more likely to get a good, solid fit - especially important on the rocks (the built in boots are probably better if your on sand). Also, if you rip the waders or something happens to the boots, you only have to replace one if they are separate.
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"Remember, my friend, that knowledge is stronger than memory, and we should not trust the weaker" - Van Helsing
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04-10-2008, 04:00 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: nomoco, nj
Posts: 4
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I only half agree with clog. Boot foot is the way to go for the average guy. LL bean emeger series is great. Decent breathability; light weight; comfy, flexible boot, no rub on the leg at boot top(most important condideration off all when discussing waders), lifetime -unconditional-warranty. I can walk the beach all day in these. llbean, no question.
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