New Waders What You Guys Think

[trizkid]

getting some new waders for xmas and are trying to decide between hodgmans or frog toggs check out the link

[ColdWaterFshr]

I'd say neither. Go all the way and get a pair of Simms that will last you 3-4 years, OR for the same price as the 1 pair of Simms, get 5 pair of these and you'll be set for at least 10 years:

http://www.albrightflyfishing.com/items/mens/list.htm

[Terry Beeson]

I agree that you are choosing between two waders with problems. Of course, I'm going to be prejudice and suggest Hendrix Outdoors waders. For less than the cost of Simms, you can have the same wader material-wise.

[Al Agnew]

Yeah, I think there are lots of choices that are better than either of those. On the other hand, you get what you pay for, and for the price those aren't bad. What it seems is that you are gambling with waders like those...you might get lucky and get a pair that lasts a long time, or you might get unlucky and get a pair that springs leaks in the first year. Pay more and you're more likely to get some that last.

I have Simms these days, but you can find some darned good waders from Cabelas; I used their brand for quite a few years with few problems. Also have some Bass Pro waist highs that have served me pretty well.

[Gavin]

Simms or Patagonia...my last set of Simms (1st generation g3's) only held up for 3 years, so I went with a set of Patagonia's this go around...They have held up for 3 years w/o a problem. Cheers.

[ness]

When this question has come up in the past, I've recommended LL Bean waders. But I don't recall anyone ever agreeing or adding a recommendation. Maybe I'm the only guy that wears them.

I'm on my second pair. First ones were pretty good, but the second ones are really tough and have features I really like: built-in cuffs, double-thick knees/shins and butt, sturdy support straps and buckles. Just good quality stuff at a reasonable price with a lifetime, no-questions-asked guarantee. Like all their stuff.

[trizkid]

200 dollar limit guys....I have owned a pair of the frog togg hellbenders for a few years now and they are great...only problem i left them in sun for a week or two too long and the thread on the lace strap has started rotting.

[Danoinark]

200 dollar limit guys....I have owned a pair of the frog togg hellbenders for a few years now and they are great...only problem i left them in sun for a week or two too long and the thread on the lace strap has started rotting.

Then the Orvis Silver Labels. Best for that price range in my opinion. Excellent warranty and customer service. Now with that said, I will try some of Hendrix Outdoors at some point. I hear they are equivalent and I know they do have good customer service.

Dano

[jjtroutbum]

Cabelas still carry a good no hassle warranty? Or are you going to have to deal with a manufacturer after a couple of months?

[ness]

So, we've narrowed it down to Simms, Patagonia, Orvis, LL Bean and Cabela's, Bass Pro and Albright.

Hope this helps