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As the temps start dropping one begins to think of big steelhead.... walking into that familiar creek for the first time of the year.....arriving at a new river and gearing up, ready to feel that cold fast water around the feet, then legs... then.... dammit..... that can't be a trickle of cold water in the left foot... but it is.
Best waders on the market? Why?
What brand are you talking about.
That was intended to initiate an informed exchange of opinions from other board members on what they use and why. My, ummm, sincere apologies if it seemed confusing.
Neoprene? With or without boot? Budget?
I was looking for general opinions on the gear people use and why.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pondo
Example:
I, steelhead/river angler x, believe that Drake make some of the best waders on the market.
I've had mine for 4 seasons without an issue.
They're a little pricey but I hear their warranty is terrific. I recommend "product a".
You're killing me here dude. Fri is off.
Aqua seal can fix your booty problem ;)
Thanks mon ami. That's why I titled this thread "wader repair advice".Quote:
Originally Posted by Pondo
Hahaha! Just yanking yer chain. Ok, don't buy Can. Tire neo's. They will leak after a couple seasons. At least, mine did. Then I bought Frog Toggs whick I love, but they are leaking now too after 4 years. So I'm in the same boat. I need a new pair. Better?
But were you warm enough in the breathables? I can recall a few times that I was colder (as in WAY colder) in neo stockings than you and GB in breathables....
I've heard good things about a couple Cabela's and nothing good about RedHead Bone Dry......
And ya way better. Back on for fri.
LOL! I was certainly warm enough with my longjohn's underneath in my breathables.
And you were cold. But I've been in the same situation with you before where I was the one freezing. Now take it to PM because we are sounding like a couple of old wives LMFAO!
You beat me to it Pondo!
I can't help but think that your post could have been used to review your waders TS.... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by TroutSlayer
So, did you get new waders and are they good? Or are you still cold and leaking?
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What a strange question. You took this picture, and I am wearing my new waders. FANTASTIC.
So was it on for that Fri?
LOL Yes it was. Note spinning rod.... Pin was idle for most of the morning
I know. I just wanted you to review them for everybody else. You did make a whole post about getting new waders after all :)
I just got cabelas Northern Flight 5mm neoprene's and boy are they comfortable. I had the Dry Plus breathable, but my second pair (first pair lasted a few season + a few more with patches), but I had to return my latest pair after 1.5 seasons because they leaked in the crotch, and I finally was going to take advantage of their "legendary" warrantee.
Cabelas replaced my breathable waders with neoprene waders and they also replaced my coat at no charge with their new coat. essentially I profited from wearing cabelas products for 1.5 years (by ending up with better waders).
so I vote Cabelas Northern Flight waders are good. but they haven't hit the river yet for any fish (or ducks for that matter), and now I am out of commission until ice fishing season!! But after some days ion the blind, I don't see why they wouldn't be good for fishing in the colder months.