Waders

[backlasher]

I need a new pair of waders. Which are good and where can I get them?

[Curmudgeon]

I just got a pair of Hodgeman Streamking breathables for $35 shipped from eBay. It all depends on what you want to spend. I'm told there's nothing like a pair of Simms. I'd also like a pair of neoprenes for the winter, but for now I'll just wear my sweats under my breathables!

[imhammer]

I just buy a cheap pair of breathables and then wear them until they wear out. I can't see paying the money for a pair of Simms.

[Milkjug]

I just buy a cheap pair of breathables and then wear them until they wear out. I can't see paying the money for a pair of Simms.

X2. Time for a new pair. Mine are 3yrs old and the sole of the stocking foot just fell out!

[kenny]

X2. Time for a new pair. Mine are 3yrs old and the sole of the stocking foot just fell out!

If your talking about your Simms, then they have an excellent warranty. They'll fix that foot free under their "the first repair is on us" policy. You will have to pay shipping there.

[kenny]

I just buy a cheap pair of breathables and then wear them until they wear out. I can't see paying the money for a pair of Simms.

I have only bought two pairs of waders in the last 16 years, and the second pair (G3's) are still working just fine. You do the math!

[imhammer]

I understand that Kenny, but it is still hard to come out of pocked $300-$400 in one chunk. I usually get 2 years out of a cheap pair, so I still haven't spent as much as that on waders. When I get the kids out of school maybe I will make that investment. I need a pair of good prescription glasses a lot worse.

[JT]

Damm Kenny. Maybe that "thermocline" smell wasnt coming from Robalo's house after all.


there is nothing worse than the DREADED WADER GAS.

[kenny]

You gotta quit sniffin' da Pimps waders! That's disgusting......LMAO

[kenny]

Sorry Chip, I understand the $$ situation with kids at home. Well heck man we need to have a bake sale! Man's gotta have a good pair of glasses.
We can call it the "Chocolate Chips For Chip" bake sale.

[kenny]

Sorry backlasher for the hijack of your waders thread. There are probably at least 30 companies selling waders but only a handfull making all of them. Just do a search for "breathable waders" you'll get hundreds of hits.
I'd look on ebay & amazon first. Bass pro, Cabelas, Orvis, Simms, Wright & McGill, Caddis, Magellan, and on and on. I like breathable multi ply legs and prefer Gortex but it cost more.

Good luck!

[JT]

i use to not buy my wife christmas, birthday, mother days, valentine etc.. gifts in order to have enough $$$ to buy a good a set of waders. if you are really a serious fisherman and serious about getting a lst class wader; thats the sacrifice you need to make and i think in most cases, they understand.

[kenny]

Ok, I think this is a teaching moment Chip. The key thing here is that's his ex-wife!

[imhammer]

Ok, I think this is a teaching moment Chip. The key thing here is that's his ex-wife!

X2......Enough said.....Will keep buying the cheap ones!

[fishingrx]

take a look at william joseph waders...