Wader question

[FishFactory]

Ok I have had three pairs of waders in the last thee years. I have tried rubber waders, neoprene, and one other material of waders. All three have ripped and so has my buddies. Is there a good wader brand that is relatively tough and warm? I fish mostly almost everyday so I need a good tough brand that will last. Any recommendations would be helpful. Also, keep in mind I don't want to spend 900$ on a pair of waders lol!

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[FishFactory]

And yes... I have tried repairing all of them but they just keep ripping in other spots! I have repaired my sportmans guide waders which were 200$ over 8 times!

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[Lunchbox]

I would suggest any wader from L.L. bean or Cabelas brand, both have no questions asked return policies. I understand this really does not answer your question but if you do have an issue you can get them replaced.

[Sk8man]

Just a thought but you need to keep waders and rubber products away from natural gas sources (e.g. cellar furnace etc.) and extreme heat sources when storing or rubber products will break down.

[Broadhorizons]

I've got a pair of Cabelas breathables that have been pretty rugged in the beaver swamps, non-insulated and bootfoot though. They were around $240. There is plenty of room in them to layer for the cold too. They aren't meant to be fishing waders though, more for waterfowl.

[Bada Bing]

Simms Gore-Tex ...they breathe when it's warm and you can layer up if you need to, just like skiing. Tell Santa Claus.

[eatsleeptrout]

Cabela's guidewear if you want breathable. Cabela's spring run if u want neoprene. Both Worth every penny

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[Miss em]

I have had great luck with the Cabelas breathables as well.  Use them for duck hunting in beaver ponds and have had no problems in the 3 years I have used them.  Have a pair of boot foot neoprenes from Bass Pro.  They are heavy as hell but have kept me dry as a bone for 4 years of steelhead fishing.  

[Firechief48]

I would agree with Cabelas. I've had a pair of boot foot neoprenes for 10 years that I hunt and fish with, knock on wood no problems and as was said if there are problems they take them back no questions

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[BAZOOKAJOE]

Any breathable wader will last.

[FishFactory]

Thanks for the info.

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[BAZOOKAJOE]

I'm on year #13 with a cheap pair of breathable hodgemans.

[adipose69]

Don't ever buy hodgman!

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[ontherise]

I've had $50 hodgmans to $400 orvis waders, there all the same to me, after a couple years they spring leaks.

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[FishFactory]

I think I'm going to go with the LL bean or cabellas style breathables just because thy have a 100% return replacement policy. Thanks everyone for the info !

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Edited December 2, 2014 by FishFactory

[eatsleeptrout]

Cabelas guide series. You will not regret.

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[BSmaster]

I say go cheap and buy shoe goo.  When they wear out beyond repair cut the stocking feet off them and use them as rain gear bibs.

[FishFactory]

I have used the goo over 8 times on my neoprene. It's time for a new pair sadly. Plus the neoprene doesn't breath so when you sweat in the winter it can actually make you colder since the fabric doesn't breath

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[fishmaster13184]

Any breathable wader will last.

Not frogtoggs

[final flight]

If you do have neoprene waders and they start to leak, use " flex seal" . It makes them pretty ugly but you stay bone dry .

[BAZOOKAJOE]

Not frogtoggs

I'm on year #8 with a pair of frog toggs. Granted I wear them 10x a year. And i take care of them.

[PolarBear]

I would suggest any wader from L.L. bean or Cabelas brand, both have no questions asked return policies. I understand this really does not answer your question but if you do have an issue you can get them replaced.

 

 

 

LL Bean returns , refunds or replaces,,,, no question, best customer service i have ever dealt with , except fishhawk of course

[Creeker]

I've only ever worn Cabelas and Lacrosse waders, I bought the lacrosse (brush tuff) to replace my cabelas personal pair last year and love them. I worked as a steelhead/salmon hatchery all this past season and wore cabelas neostretch waders 5hrs a day, 3-4 days a week and never had an issue as long as I didn't catch them on a bolt. 

 

The lacrosse are sweet and I love mine, but I think Cabelas has really high quality stuff and decent prices