Breathable Waders

[stikrz]

Hi All,

I'm wanting to upgrade my waders now and have been reading reviews on the Hodgeman Wadelite I and for the money they had a pretty good review, but it's just a review. Would anyone be using these or have had any experiences with them? I can't get anything from the "order takers" I've called.

Thanks again,

Chuck

[Greg]

Chuck I've never owned hodgman waders. But I've had several pair of bass pro breathable waders which I've been told are made by hodgman. The 2 pair of bass pro breathables I had were comfortable, fit well, and were a pleasure to wear. They were perfect except for one thing: Both pair only lasted me a little over a year. And then the leaks started. I do fish quite a bit - roughly 50 to 60 days/year. So they may be perfectly suitable for someone that fishes less often.

They are reasonably priced. But for me the Simms with the lifetime warranty are a better buy.

Greg

[stikrz]

That sounds about right Greg. I have a pair of the WhiteWaters that where fine for about a season and a half and now they are worthless.

Thanks

[Rusty]

Chuck, I have a pair of the Wadelights, not Wadelight 1, and I love mine. I have them for a year now, and have had 0 problems. Just follow the manufacturer's care instructions and you should be pleased.

[stikrz]

Thanks! I think I'll bite the bullet and buy some Simms or Orvis for around 200.00. Lifetime warranty and then I'll be done! I called one place that sells Hodgeman and I guess the question I asked was over the "order takers" head and he hung up on me. So, for sixty bucks more I'll get a better pair!

[Greg]

Chuck I think that's a wise decision.

Greg

[Bob A]

Good choice on the Simms waders. Wife and I both had beathable Hodgeman and in our view, they were junk! We replaced the with Simms for a few dollars more and are now into our 3rd year with them with not one problem, fishing close to 100 times a year.

Bob A

[MTM]

You might give Dan Bailey's waders a look see. I have been using a pair for two season's now and they are holding up well. I also have a pair of there bootfooted hip boot's and like them well to. I should say that the waders are bootfoot's also. I got to wear I hate the stocking foot waders. Getting old and hate all the lacing up and when it get's cold my hands freeze putting the boot's on and taking them off. I used the stocking footer's for many years and went back to the bootfoot's two years ago and will never go back the other way again. Ron

[Don]

Chuck,

I agree with Greg. You are a wise man.

Don

[stikrz]

Thanks Greg and Bob for the validation and thanks MTM for the other tip on the Dan Bailey's.

Don, YES, you are CORRECT and thanks for noticing!