Need A Little Help Picking Out New Waders

[TroutFearMe]

Okay so here is the deal for the past five years of fishing for trout in Missouri I have amassed three pairs of of BPS wagers ranging form hip boots to 3mm neoprean waders, with my birthday fast approaching my future wife has signed off on another pair waders in hopes these will be the last I have to buy for several years. I am currently looking at higher end waders with the idea of heading to Co or some where out west to work in the guide biz, and right now I am leaning towards the Simms G3's what does everyone else think, I fish very hard in some of the worst places to access trout and I want something that is going to be able to take a beating. Any and all advise would be greatly helpful.

[Danoinark]

Be hard to beat them.

Dano

[zsmith62]

My first pair of waders were one of the bass pro models as well, but as time went on, I got pretty tired of trying to fix leaks. I must've patched the things four or five times. Anyways, I ended shelling out the cash for a pair of simms and found them worth every penny. I would be willing to bet that you do pay a little bit for the name brand, but there is definetly a quality factor...

[Zack Hoyt]

Most people who have actually used them in the field will tell you they are in the top three waders out there. I would highly recommend anything made by Simms. There is alot of research done by guides and year round fly fisherman to make them very user friendly.

[Greg]

Simms makes the best quality waders IMHO. Mine are 4 years going on 5. Actually I love all their stuff - waders, boots, vests, etc, etc.

Greg

[flyfishmaster]

TFM,

Here are my thoughts. I have owned Cabela and Simms. I think for over all comfort I like the Cabela Pant Waders.

If you are thinking about guiding in CO, plan on going through two or more set of waders a year (just ask a few full time guides about this). Also if you do start to guide out of a fly shop, it might be a good idea to wear the equipment that is avalible from with in the shop, IMO. Good luck with your decision you will make the right choice.

Later,

FFM

[Flysmallie]

I have the G3's and love them. They are expensive but they are very nice.

[TroutFearMe]

Hey thanks everyone for there feed back I guess I knew the answer before I posted.

[OKFlyFisher44]

I agree with Zach, I think you might pay a little more for the name-brand stuff (Simms, Patagonia, Orvis, etc) but its definitely worth it in the long run I believe. I've got a pair of Orvis Silver Labels that I've had for going on 3 years and absolutely love them. They've taken a pretty good beating and no leaks so far.

I will say this about the retail brands (Bass Pro/Cabelas), I firmly believe that the Cabelas brand gear is far superior to all the Bass Pro brand gear...by far. I don't think you could go wrong with any of the waders Cabelas has to offer. I have a pair of their 5mm neoprene bootfoot waders that I use to duck hunt with and absolutely love them.

Just like the old saying goes..."You get what you paid for!"

[ohmz138]

I currently have a pair of Orvis Clearwater waders. I cannot beleive the mileage I have pulled from them. I have fallen down countless times on big rocks , logs, moss, concrete, hooked them, zipped them up in my wader bag zipper, and after two and a half years they just now have a tiny pinhole leak from a small hook. I fixed it in no time with a tube of aquaseal. For the money, those Clearwaters are worth it!

If I was to buy another pair, I would probably buy the Pro Guide 3 waders from Orvis for a couple reasons. My last pair was very well constructed. They have stronger seams and have articulated legs. They are a little thinner than most of the Simms waders so if I need to I can bundle up in the winter and still be comfortable in the summer. Simms can be very hot in the spring and summer. Also they have an exterior hand warmer pocket that can be helpful in the deep winter, one of my favorite times to fish. Plus, they still can convert to hip waders simply by folding the top half in.

Furthermore, Simms and the rest are nice and all, but for the money and versatility of Orvis waders and the outstanding performance I've had with the cheapest pair, I would go with the Orvis Pro Guide 3 waders ( with a nice pair of Chota boots, can't beat those either).

Have fun in CO.

Matt