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Wader suggestions #3546629
12/05/21 11:11 AM
12/05/21 11:11 AM
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Opelika, AL
AU_trout_bum Offline OP
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Opelika, AL
As a fly fisherman, I get that waders cost money. However, I've bought $400 dollar waders and $200 waders. They all eventually leak. I don't hunt waterfowl very often, but am looking to get a decent pair of neoprene waders. Brake, Banded, etc. all seem like more than I need. Thinking more like frog toggs, rogers, or Lacrosse. Anyone have experience with the $200 versions from those brands?


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Re: Wader suggestions [Re: AU_trout_bum] #3546643
12/05/21 11:20 AM
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Rogers. Great waders. Pretty sure they are made by frogg togg.

Re: Wader suggestions [Re: AU_trout_bum] #3546655
12/05/21 11:43 AM
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Auburn, Ala.
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I've got 2 pairs of LaCrosse....a North Pole Cold proof....and an Alabama Cold proof pair. One pair are 15 years old....other is about 6 years old. Keep them out of the Sunlight when not wearing them....I'm VERY Satisfied!!

Re: Wader suggestions [Re: AU_trout_bum] #3546660
12/05/21 11:51 AM
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Spanish Fort
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Because most are made in China, it can be a crap shoot…one $100 pair might be air tight as opposed to a $300 pair that leaks right out of the box.

Re: Wader suggestions [Re: AU_trout_bum] #3546677
12/05/21 12:11 PM
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I have friends with $1,000 Sitka Waders. I don't understand it.
GameWinner brand 800g from Academy is very good, and warm.

Re: Wader suggestions [Re: AU_trout_bum] #3546758
12/05/21 02:35 PM
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I use the 129 dollar bass pro neoprenes. They usually last 2-3 seasons


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Re: Wader suggestions [Re: AU_trout_bum] #3546879
12/05/21 05:57 PM
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Hazel Green
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My old Gander pair bit the wet dust hunt before last. Prob had them for 7-8 yrs. (I don't duck hunt much).

Replaced them with a pair of Frogg Toggs from Academy ($175ish). One short hunt and happy so far.

Re: Wader suggestions [Re: Oscarflytyer] #3546896
12/05/21 06:21 PM
12/05/21 06:21 PM
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Harvest, AL
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Get a pair of breathables from Rogers or Frogg Toggs, I wish I would have done it sooner.

Re: Wader suggestions [Re: AU_trout_bum] #3546912
12/05/21 06:39 PM
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Banana Republic
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I'm on 3rd season with some cheap academy ones..I've had nice ones but like mentioned they end up leaking, usually from my own fault with fences


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Re: Wader suggestions [Re: AU_trout_bum] #3546936
12/05/21 07:15 PM
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I've worn breathables for the last 4 seasons and will never put on a pair of neoprene waders again.


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Re: Wader suggestions [Re: AU_trout_bum] #3546964
12/05/21 07:48 PM
12/05/21 07:48 PM
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Hazel Green
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I love breathables for trout streams. Don't think I would trust them for brush/briars/duck hunting where we go in (all public land/hiking in). Just me...

Re: Wader suggestions [Re: Oscarflytyer] #3547127
12/05/21 10:06 PM
12/05/21 10:06 PM
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Town Creek,Al.
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Originally Posted by Oscarflytyer
I love breathables for trout streams. Don't think I would trust them for brush/briars/duck hunting where we go in (all public land/hiking in). Just me...

Breathables plus briar chaps over them. I'll go in breathables anywhere that you will go in neoprenes.You'll throw rocks at neoprenes. You couldn't give me another pair of neoprene waders ever again.


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Re: Wader suggestions [Re: AU_trout_bum] #3547288
12/06/21 08:15 AM
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Cabela's Breathables for me

Re: Wader suggestions [Re: AU_trout_bum] #3547290
12/06/21 08:18 AM
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Most fly fisher’s switched to breathable waders years ago. Duck hunters were behind the curve but all the serious guys are using breathable now. The only advantage of neoprene is warmth. Any exertion in neoprene waders will cause sweating. Sweat will make you wet & cold. They are great if you will step out of the Ranger & into the blind.

Re: Wader suggestions [Re: AU_trout_bum] #3547403
12/06/21 11:02 AM
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I have a 15 year old pair of Lacrosse that have been through hell and still going. I have heard nightmares on all types of breathables so I opted to try a pair of TideWe breathable. I bought them on sale and got them shipped to me for like $175. I will wear them some this year and we will see how they hold up. If I hunted enough I would certainly invest in some Chene waders. I tried my buddies on and they were some kind of comfortable.

Re: Wader suggestions [Re: AU_trout_bum] #3547551
12/06/21 01:40 PM
12/06/21 01:40 PM
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Opelika, AL
AU_trout_bum Offline OP
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Thanks, guys. I have heard a lot of good things about the breathables and like them for fishing. I'll give those a go!


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Re: Wader suggestions [Re: AU_trout_bum] #3547798
12/06/21 06:40 PM
12/06/21 06:40 PM
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Posts: 548
NE AL
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NE AL
LaCrosse has went too far downhill since everything was moved overseas, get you a pair of breathable Frogg Togg or Rogers!


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