New waders

[gall]

So as the title says I'm in the hunt for new waders for upcoming winter, early spring. Long story short too many holes to patch in mine now. So before I go into the wormhole of Google, I thought I'd ask here first. So can anyone recommend a good pair or neoprene waders? Doesn't need to have boots attached, and also trying to keep it to 150$ or less. Also while I think about it,xan anyone recommend a good pair of women's wading boots too? 

[moguy1973]

Take a look at the Academy Magellan brand waders.  I've had good luck with the breathable ones and it looks like the neoprene ones get good reviews as well.  Good prices on them.

[OperationEagle]

Keep sierratradingpost.com in mind.  I picked up a $300 pair of patagonia's for $100 and love them.

[fishindad]

I'd recommend going with Cabela's if there's one close to you. Or any other "house brand" to get the most bang for your buck. Just make sure to test the waders out for leaks as soon as possible. You already know that you get what you pay for with waders so I'd look for something at least $100-$150.

[gall]

Thanks everyone for the inputs so far. My old pair were redhead brand with stocking foot. They held up pretty good for a few years, but like anything with heavy use fell apart. And op eagle I keep checking there a lot actually ha. I found out about that website thru this forum. Im hoping bps or cabelas or one of them will have a waterfowl sale and maybe get a decent pair. Luckily I have bps 15mina away and cabelas about an hour 

[UPSmallie]

Just don't get frogtoggs lol.  Got mine as a present a while back and have been meaning to upgrade, but haven't yet.  Will see how long the leaks bother me.

[gall]

Ups thank you for that heads up ha. I just got the field And stream flash sale. Email, and ironically their waders were on the list. Looks like I'll be avoiding those ha I might get breathable and just layer accordingly gives me more options. Only thing is I still gotta pick one ha which is the toughest part. 

[J Francho]

LL Bean breathble waders.  Buy once, lifetime warranty.

[gall]

1 hour ago, J Francho said:

LL Bean breathble waders.  Buy once, lifetime warranty.

I like the sounds of life time warranty.  any particular series you prefer? 

[J Francho]

Kennebec are nice.  I like having pockets. 

[bagofdonuts]

what ever you do. get breathable waders. once you do, you'll never get neoprene again. your actually dry when you take them off.

Boots- got a pair of korkers this summer and they are the best wading boots i've ever used by far.

[gall]

Jfrancho I'm the same way that's my only requirement. Bag of donuts my girlfriend has breathable and I like them so much more then mine. There so much more flexibility, neoprene I feel like Ralphie from Xmas Story. Have any of you guys heard of compass 360? Theirs seem pretty nice for a decent price. 

http://www.basspro.com/shop/en/compass-360-deadfall-bap-stocking-foot-chest-waders-for-men

 

And I like the "bap" aka big a** pocket 

[Turkey sandwich]

Definitely buy breathable.  There are lots of good manufacturers - Sims, Reddington, Patagonia, Orvis, etc.  @J Francho for suggesting LL Bean.  That lifetime warranty seems incredible.  

[gall]

Yeah I'm narrowing it down slowly but surely. If I can find either Sims or Patagonia on clearance I'll deff jump on it. The price for those brands is just outrageous for some of the prices I'd rather buy loomis rods ha 

[Bass Turd]

Try Field Supply. I have no idea about wader quality and you'll want to double check prices but sometimes they have amazing deals. Not affiliated. Just a happy customer.

 

http://www.fieldsupply.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=waders

[gall]

That's some high end brand stuff there. I'm a goose hunter myself and all too familiar with drake and banded. Might have to order some new bulbs from there thanks bt  for a new website. 

[BuzzHudson19c]

8 hours ago, UPSmallie said:

Just don't get frogtoggs lol.  Got mine as a present a while back and have been meaning to upgrade, but haven't yet.  Will see how long the leaks bother me.

I have the froggtoggs in max 5 for waterfowl. I haven't had a problem except for the lack of insulation. I can never wear enough socks in them. Definitely not a cold weather wader.