new waders

[nsell]

Chrisper, In my humble opinion you can not beat the Orvis Encounter Bootfoot Wader. You should definitely take a look at them. Knee area is reinforced. Also a great guarantee on their waders if something goes wrong. A little pricey, but you get what you pay for.

[june181901]

try field supply.com for waders today, 30 JAN.

[Chrisper4694]

Originally Posted by Eskimo

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Gator Waders because they sell them in a leopard print.



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well this just became the easiest decision in the world!

[Chrisper4694]

I don't really want the waders with the boot built in...they always end up leaking in the boot area in my experience. Though i did get about 6-7 years out of my cheap neoprene ones (repairing it multiple times, until I just couldn't stop the leaking anymore).

I'd have to get like 28 years out of a simms pair to match that, which i don't think would happen.

I'm usually pretty careful about not walking through thorns and stuff, my biggest issue is a lot of walking in the uneven riverbeds. the built in boot waders just don't flex and end up leaking, plus the soles suck and rocky areas bust my feet up.

I'm not looking for neoprene waders. when mine started leaking i used an old pair of cheap breathable ones that didn't leak and there was no difference in warmth...the water is actually warmer than the air most of the time fall and winter.

[henro]

I have Simms G3 Guide waders and their G3 boots which have held up very well since I purchased them in 2016. Felt bottoms with screw-in studs is the only way to go for great traction. Prior to that I had Redington Sonic Pro waders and their Skagit boots. The waders held up well for a good few years of use but the boots didn't last. I vividly remember walking on some rocks while I was up in Olcott, NY and the whole sole on one foot came right off. They went in the garbage after that. I don't like neoprene waders either as I don't want to be hot when fishing in the summer. In the colder months I wear the Simms Guide Fleece Bibs underneath and never get cold. They don't infringe on your movement at all either which is great.

[RyanMac14]

I have a pair of hodgman neoprene waders that are hand me downs from my Dad and must be over 20 years old. I love them. They feel fantastic. Never a tear or leak despite my best efforts to do so walking through brush and every other hazard. Not too expensive from what I see with newer models. I paired with cabela neoprene boots that i wouldnt recommend. But if i ever do need a new pair of waders, which with their quality and hpw grrst they still look i may not, i would stick with Hodgman.

[Chrisper4694]

thanks for the comments guys...i think i'm between the frogg toggs pilot 2 or the L.L. Bean Emerger...They seem pretty comparable but i can find the frogg toggs for a pretty good sale price so i'm leaning towards them.

Now i just need a boot that's around 70-80 bucks that's tough enough to not fall apart or be uncomfortable.

[Jigman13]

Just get them leopard ones bro. Top of the food chain dude!

[fishingbuddies]

I had a pair of Frogg Toggs that lasted about 1.5 years.
They leaked often at the bootie interface. I sprayed them a few times and that worked for awhile. Eventually the inner breathable membrane separated on the inside from the nylon material. Threw them out before the two year mark. Just my observations.
I personally wouldn't buy Frogg Togg again.
Hope that helps

[Chrisper4694]

Originally Posted by fishingbuddies

I had a pair of Frogg Toggs that lasted about 1.5 years.
They leaked often at the bootie interface. I sprayed them a few times and that worked for awhile. Eventually the inner breathable membrane separated on the inside from the nylon material. Threw them out before the two year mark. Just my observations.
I personally wouldn't buy Frogg Togg again.
Hope that helps

which ones? i feel like someone has had leaky versions of every single brand...and that's pretty much the number one thing i want is no leaking hahaha seems like it's a crap shoot. i guess i'll just go with the leopard ones...they'll probably leak too but at least i'll look bad ass.