waders

[snake slinger]

so should i get ll beans or orvis waders?

[vanstaal]

Simms G3 waders,like fishing in your PJ's

[luds]

Patagonia or Simms are the only ones that stand a chance of holding up. You can go with Orvis or Bean for the warranty but you'll be sending them in before the end of next season even if you don't put a hook throught them. IMO for the money Cabela's are the best and they will replace them almost as willingly as Bean.

[Tagger]

http://www.gralite.com/products/waders_hipboots.html
last pair lasted me 15 yrs heavy use .. been patching them the last 3.. I just ordered another pair to keep in the car .. I have the Simms G3's and they are comfy and I got spiked boots to go with them. The Simms I'm rinsing after trips ,,hanging to dry,, but not in the sun ,,will ruin neopreme booties ,, have to remember to put them in the car if I'm going after work ,,Hope its not to hot in the car for them all day ,, be careful not to brush against the spiky barnicle rocks, Not use to all this ,, I throw the gralite in the cooler in the back of the suv and forget about them till november ,, always there.. never rinse .. patch very well if you have to .. They are butt ugly and not pajamas.. very reliable with no care ..

[cow tamer]

I've been looking at the LLBean west branch waders with integrated boot. I've had other waders with neoprene booties and when beach sand gets between them and the shoe, you can easily wear through the neoprene bootie. This is my biggest fear with Simms G3 and the like.

[basswipe]

I like my Cabelas Gold Medal waders.Two full seasons and no leaks yet.For what I paid for them that ain't to shabby.

[JoeP]

Originally Posted by vanstaal

Simms G3 waders,like fishing in your PJ's

Yup, first waders I've ever owned that did not leak in less than one season. Now 2 seasons + and still perfect.

[Swimmer]

Whatever ones you choose save the box to send them back in and make sure of how long the warranty is in effect. It cost about ten dollars to send one pair back and brown wrapping paper to cover the box. It sure makes the fact that they leaked easier to swallow if you are assured of getting new ones just by saving the box and spending ten dollars for shipping. We all have two pair anyways.

[FishHawk]

I switched to stocking foot waders because I do a lot of walking on the beach. Putting on the waders is no big deal. With the proper foot ware I have found that I get almost no sand at all in my boots. Time will tell how long these will last. FishHawk

[ChiefLinesider]

Orvis has an impressive warranty claims department.

They send you a brand new pair no questions asked. In my case anyway.

[numbskull]

The big advantage of stocking foot waders in the rocks is the degree of ankle support they offer. By the same token, they do fill with sand on the beach which gets quite annoying. You don't need the toughness of G3's, however, if you are fishing on sand.

[Tagger]

Originally Posted by numbskull

The big advantage of stocking foot waders in the rocks is the degree of ankle support they offer.

u old guys need that .