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Terry C

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Oct 28, 2012, 5:08:30 PM10/28/12
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Time for new waders, because they all eventually leak I don't think the $400 waders are worth the money, however cheap is no good either. I have a few option in mind in the $200+ range. Love to hear what others are using and how dependable they have been.

Dubble Haul

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Oct 28, 2012, 6:36:57 PM10/28/12
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I'm using ll bean waders- $100

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> Time for new waders, because they all eventually leak I don't think the $400 waders are worth the money, however cheap is no good either. I have a few option in mind in the $200+ range. Love to hear what others are using and how dependable they have been.
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Ken Tanaka

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Oct 29, 2012, 10:32:07 AM10/29/12
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I second doublehaul. I have ll bean waders and the are great for the money. You can get breathable waders for 100 bucks. Most importantly though, is their second to none warranty. Ll bean is known for their amazing customer satisfaction guarantee. Your waders can be 2, 3, 4 years old. If you are not satisfied with the quality, they will make sure they do what it takes to make you happy (almost 100 percent sure you will get a replacement or something.


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Dubble Haul

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Oct 29, 2012, 5:15:15 PM10/29/12
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I still want a pair SIMM Gore waders, but very content with LLBean. Exchanged them after 4 years - No questions. I reviewed the waterproof waist pack on my blog. I wish Orvis would make a waterproof sling bag!

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> I second doublehaul. I have ll bean waders and the are great for the money. You can get breathable waders for 100 bucks. Most importantly though, is their second to none warranty. Ll bean is known for their amazing customer satisfaction guarantee. Your waders can be 2, 3, 4 years old. If you are not satisfied with the quality, they will make sure they do what it takes to make you happy (almost 100 percent sure you will get a replacement or something.
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Oct 29, 2012, 5:33:46 PM10/29/12
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LL Bean has great customer service and a warranty to match.

With that being said, I have a pair of Simms G3 waders, they are worth the $. Feels like an Armani suit in the water. Also they are made in the USA!

Ultimately depends on your budget. LL Bean and Orvis offer a lot of reasonably priced waders with great warranties.

TurbineBlade

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Oct 29, 2012, 6:40:20 PM10/29/12
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Armani suit?  Man, I prefer my waders to feel as closely as possible to a t-shirt and a pair of jeans ;). 

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LL Bean has great customer service and a warranty to match.

With that being said, I have a pair of Simms G3 waders, they are worth the $.  Feels like an Armani suit in the water.  Also they are made in the USA!

Ultimately depends on your budget.  LL Bean and Orvis offer a lot of reasonably priced waders with great warranties.



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> I still want a pair SIMM Gore waders, but very content with LLBean. Exchanged them after 4 years - No questions. I reviewed the waterproof waist pack on my blog. I wish Orvis would make a waterproof sling bag!  
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>> I second doublehaul. I have ll bean waders and the are great for the money. You can get breathable waders for 100 bucks. Most importantly though, is their second to none warranty. Ll bean is known for their amazing customer satisfaction guarantee. Your waders can be 2, 3, 4 years old. If you are not satisfied with the quality, they will make sure they do what it takes to make you happy (almost 100 percent  sure you will get a replacement or something.
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Danny Barrett

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Oct 29, 2012, 6:41:38 PM10/29/12
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i have a pair of the middle of the line orvis.  breathable and pretty great.  in some of the colder waters a pair of lined pants or long underwear and some wool songs. and its a cozy day in the water.

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Rob Snowhite

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Oct 29, 2012, 6:57:55 PM10/29/12
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Anyone wear waders from The Fly Shop brand waders? Lots if bells and whistles for a reasonable price. Had my eye in them in their catalog. 

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John Bilotta

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Oct 29, 2012, 7:02:34 PM10/29/12
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I don't own them. I  can recommend Redington sonic pros and I have several older Orvis waders that I'm also using for other folks. Both have worked well.
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Timothy Murphy

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Oct 29, 2012, 7:25:16 PM10/29/12
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I can't remember what brand mine are but gave used them for almost three years and just patched the first leak in the foot.  Picked them up for 50 bucks at the fishing outlet in winchester.   I will check the brand after the hurricane.  They are really comfortable and breathable.  

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