[Hunter333]

Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions as where to look online for waders other than orvis, cabelas, and basspro..... there was supposedly a great sale going on at orvis but after filling out an order form, they are no longer available..... Thanks for any help!!

 

[WILDCATWICK]

All I can say is get it through Cabelas. Sooner or later you are going to rip or damage your waders. They GUARANTEE the quality. If there is anything that happens they will replace them free!! Free! Free! No questions asked. THe price came down $5.00 from what I bought mine at a year and a half ago and they sent me a check for $5.00 who else in their right mind would do that? They sent me a new pair with in two weeks of me sending them out. My girfriend had a seam come apart on her waders. I sent them into ORVIS at the same time. They still have not made a decision on whether or not they will repair them or not. If they can't repair them they will not replace them. They will give her a discounted credit toward a new pair. I can tell you one thing will never get Orvis again!

 

[Hunter333]

I hear ya WILD, I have no need to deal with a company that offer a great "deal" only to have the item no longer available........

 

[Burksee]

http://www.discountfishinginc.com/

A lot of close out stuff offered on this site. Some good, some not-so. You have to search around the site to find stuff, use the sites search engine. From the home page click on "Fort Tackle", I found lots of waders, even some breathables for $99.00! If your a boot size 13 they have some Red Ball neopreams for $25.00!

 

[wcoutfitters]

Try Sierra trading post, sportsman guide and overstock.com these sites at times run some incredible deals.

 

[Lunker]

I second going with anyone with a lifetime guarantee. I just patched up my neoprenes from Gander Mtn with out a warrantee. they re starting to look pretty patchy and I cant trade them in. Cabelas wasnt in the neighborhood then and I needed them was the only reason I went with them.

 

[Hunter333]

Any thoughts on stocking foot vs. boot foot? Is there an advantage to have a separate pair of boots vs. having them always attached? Looking to pick some up this weekend....

 

[andy capp]

I would say if you are doing alot of walking go with the stocking foot with external boot. Much lighter. If you are just sitting around get the all in one wader and boot. My 2 cents.

 

[Hunter333]

Was also wondering, being new to the sport, what would one fish for now and with what flies? Thanks for the help, AGAIN

 

[steelie]

Good Day,

Agree that stocking foot are superior to boot foot if doing a lot of walking/wading. Much more comfortable and the ease of getting around demonstably better. Boot foots however, depending on thickness of neoprene or type of insulation... are great in the winter or if not moving around alot. But come warmer weather I tend to wet wade as this truly is the easiest way to go brush busting... love those 80+ degree days and chasing smallies.

Steelie

 

[Hunter333]

With boots, what does one look for? Do I order them a size or 2 bigger to allow for layering socks? Specifics would be helpful in regards to name, price, etc. Thanks!!

 

[WILDCATWICK]

if you call cabelas they will step you through it and guarantee you'll be satisfied.

 

[Pinefarm]

Hunter, I sell a decent amount of waders. If getting just one good pair of waders, get a high quality breathable wader in an insulated bootfoot. Good for year round and not hot, despite the insulated boot. Stocking foot is OK, but not nearly as good if in any cold conditions. Good breathable bootfoots are the 30'06 of waders. For example, I'm down to one pair of waders. My Simms bootfoot breathables. Good 365 days a year. I have no use for other waders. If you find you want stockings for long fishing walks in the summer, make stockings your 2nd pair. IMHO.

 

[Hunter333]

Roger that Bob! As far as "Good breathable bootfoots are the 30'06 of waders..." Seeing as my 06' is my rifle of choice, I will have to agree with you I was thinking that if a boot is insulated, it will be too warm to wear in the warm weather. But, seeing as the water in the river is typically pretty cold regardless of season, I will go with the breathable. Someday, I will have an array of waders to choose from... But for now, I need ONE! Am going with the Cabelas GII breathables..... Thanks all for the help!

 

[Pinefarm]

Just make sure the boot itself is good. Know what I mean? The boot from the shins down. Don't try to say a couple bucks and scrimp on a cheaper boot. Make sure it's got good insulation and made of a heavier quality rubber/material. Also, get a lug sole if you think you'll ever steelhead or trout fish with snow on the ground. Felt soles basically suck with any snow. Once wet, they become 6" ice balls on the bottom of your feet. Felt soles are good if going to the Soo or out west where you'll run into fast, slippery rocks or clay bottom. If fishing most NLP streams, lug sole is best. But rivers like the Pine can cause problems with a faster, colder clay and slippery rock bottom. For what it's worth, for fishing in my area, I own lug soles.

 

[Hunter333]

I have only been able to find UNinsulated bootfoot in my price range..... I am thinking that with a sixe bigger, I will have plenty of room in the boot for extra layering on those cold days. Thanks for all of the input!!

 

[quest32a]

I have always worn stocking foot breatables and have never had a problem with cold feet. I have hodgemans (which i have already replaced once) with the 3.5 mm neoprene booty. Never had a problem with cold feet, and i have fished alll winter.

 

[DeadChub]

Regarding the warranty at Cabelas. I believe it is pro rated now depending on the years of use. My freind exchanged a pair of stocking foots and was told this.

Dead Chub

 

[Hunter333]

Went with Cabelas GII breathables....$110 was pretty good based on all of my research. Wish they had insulated boots in my price range but ah well, I just went up a size to have more foot room.

 

[WILDCATWICK]

Good choice. Let us know how you like them after you've gone out fishing. YOu got the ones I have and I will tell you I think it was the best and smartest purchase of fly-fishing equipment I've ever made.