Waders recommendations needed

[BT67]

Hey Gang,

another set of waders just sprung a leak:( so I was wondering what all of you river fishing guys use and could recommended. Never owned a stocking foot type, been a boot fit guy but I don't fish that much and these things never seem to last more than a season. LMK, Thanks!

[RichieFer]

I have LL Bean. Life time warranty. Stocking foot with Simms boots and its a awesome combo.

[tycomps]

happy with my orvis stocking foot's and boots.

[Goin Fishin]

Can't beat the Cabela's breathable stocking foot waders matched with a nice pair of Simms boots. Cabela's have a lifetime guarantee and the price is right.

[nsell]

BT67

I own a pair of Orvis Encounter Waders. These are boot foot waders. They will definitely last you more than a year. Little pricey, but you get what you pay for.
Check them out.

[NJSquatch]

did u try repairing your existing waders? I have a pair of pro-lines that are held together with aqua-seal

[BT67]

did u try repairing your existing waders? I have a pair of pro-lines that are held together with aqua-seal

have the hardest time pinpointing the leak so no

[Wilson]

have the hardest time pinpointing the leak so no

Try going in a closet or a real dark room with your waders and strong flashlight. Put the light in the leg that leaks and look for light coming trough. Oh yeah bring some chalk or a marking device.
If you see light through the waders 'well that's a leak. Mark it and look for other leaks.
Apply aqua seal to that area.

[BT67]

Try going in a closet or a real dark room with your waders and strong flashlight. Put the light in the leg that leaks and look for light coming trough. Oh yeah bring some chalk or a marking device.
If you see light through the waders 'well that's a leak. Mark it and look for other leaks.
Apply aqua seal to that area.

Thanks but that sounds like a PITA, I can get LL beans with 25% off tonight so I think I'm gonna spend a bit more this time and hope for the best

[NJSquatch]

Try going in a closet or a real dark room with your waders and strong flashlight. Put the light in the leg that leaks and look for light coming trough. Oh yeah bring some chalk or a marking device.
If you see light through the waders 'well that's a leak. Mark it and look for other leaks.
Apply aqua seal to that area.

This technique works great. Pay attention to the stitching/seams

[Chrisper4694]

I just slathered my seams with flex seal as seen on tv...seems to have worked haha

[acabtp]

Can't beat the Cabela's breathable stocking foot waders matched with a nice pair of Simms boots. Cabela's have a lifetime guarantee and the price is right.

unfortunately this is not true anymore. cabelas waders only have a one year warranty. they consider them footwear now, not clothing. i bought a pair several years ago when they did still have lifetime warranty, and after they made the change to one year they refused to honor the warranty that was in effect when i bought them. makes you question the "lifetime warranty" on any of the rest of their gear, since apparently they can always just stop honoring it.

[Chrisper4694]

unfortunately this is not true anymore. cabelas waders only have a one year warranty. they consider them footwear now, not clothing. i bought a pair several years ago when they did still have lifetime warranty, and after they made the change to one year they refused to honor the warranty that was in effect when i bought them. makes you question the "lifetime warranty" on any of the rest of their gear, since apparently they can always just stop honoring it.

i would've let them hear some nasty stuff after that wow! shimmano stopped their rod lifetime warranties a while back but still honor any that were bought during the time period. I've already used them twice! No questions asked it just cost me whatever it was to ship it to them, had a brand new one in a week or so.

[akoop]

have the hardest time pinpointing the leak so no

In the past I have put dish detergent on the seams, then used my air compressor to blow from the inside out. You see a nice bubble where the leak is.

[RWole]

A lot of companies have did away with lifetime guarantees. They are going with
pro rated. Turned in a Loomis and they asked for make and model , received
a brand new replacement with $100 credit off the price. I paid balance. Not
a total loss but not a free replacement.

[BT67]

Thanks for everyones input. Decided to got stocking foot (LL bean) and Simms Headwaters Pro boots. Got the waders at 25% off and picked up the Simms boots on Ebay heavily discounted. Decided to spend some more $$ and see if it makes a difference. Can't wait to give em a try! Maybe I can get an invite from JDTrout one day to fish his honey holes:D

[briansnat]

Thanks for everyones input. Decided to got stocking foot (LL bean) and Simms Headwaters Pro boots. Got the waders at 25% off and picked up the Simms boots on Ebay heavily discounted. Decided to spend some more $$ and see if it makes a difference. Can't wait to give em a try! Maybe I can get an invite from JDTrout one day to fish his honey holes:D

Can't go wrong with LL Bean. They still honor their lifetime warranty. It's not only a breakage or damage warranty. If you are ever "unsatisfied" they will replace it. You pay a little more but it's nice to know that they stand behind what they sell.

[Drossi]

I had a pair of LL Bean wading boots for about 10 years. Loved them but the sole finally fell apart. Called Bean and basically was told they were well past warranty so I would wonder about their waders being "lifetime" vs. what they deem as useful life. Actually I wasn't sore about it cause really why should something like waders or wading boots carry anything more than a warranty for manufacturers defects. They are terminal wear that gets used, abused, and wears out. At some point you should expect to have to replace them. That's the way it goes. Plus why should Bean be on the hook to replace negligently used or abused gear. Same goes for the rod companies, always thought the lifetime warranty business model was faulty.

[muskynut]

I am a fishing guide and use Caddis Systems guide series waders. Many makes are very high priced......with the activity I do I wear through them in a year or so just from walking/wading....back and forth in crotch area.

Caddis Systems waders are reasonably priced and they also have decent shoes you can match up to the booties if you get the type without boots attached.

Have the "Guide Series" and love them. Hope this helps.

Capt. Dave
Live to Fish Guide Service;)

[BT67]

I had a pair of LL Bean wading boots for about 10 years. Loved them but the sole finally fell apart. Called Bean and basically was told they were well past warranty so I would wonder about their waders being "lifetime" vs. what they deem as useful life. Actually I wasn't sore about it cause really why should something like waders or wading boots carry anything more than a warranty for manufacturers defects. They are terminal wear that gets used, abused, and wears out. At some point you should expect to have to replace them. That's the way it goes. Plus why should Bean be on the hook to replace negligently used or abused gear. Same goes for the rod companies, always thought the lifetime warranty business model was faulty.

yeah I actually had a very candid conversation with one the reps at Bean and basically they want you to be satisfied with their items and they will replace if you are not ,but to think they should replace something like a boot or wader after 10 years is wishful thinking