waders wanted

[buzzerman]

right lads Ive done it again got a new pair of waders at the end of last year , Ive worn them 5 times and the seams have gone ???they are or vis fly water £100 i hang them up properly ,i dry them after use what is it with breath ables i have decide to splash out on a expensive pair as I'm sick and tired of getting wet im looking at the top of the pile waders prices and make please , PS, Ive always wanted Simms or the like ,i also need a great pair of wading boots to go with them , many thanks billy

[Teifi Terrorist]

I really liked the Simms G3's, and had over 3 seasons wear out of mine - bearing in mind that I'm in them at least twice a week 12 months of the year, which means they get a battering.

Have recently converted to the William Joseph breathables, and at around half the price find them excellent, although they haven't had the test of time yet. However, with an aftersales statement of; "if you rip your waders acidentally, we will repair them to the fullest of our availability free of charge. If the problem is our fault, then we will replace the waders without question, whatever their age." Here's a link for them, don't think they're over here yet:

www.wildernessangler.com/servlet/Detail?no=787

As for boots; orvis henry forks are excellent, and orvis' aftersales service is faultless.

Waders to avoid; Snowbee - at the moment I have got nothing but bad sentiments towards them and their waders. Their aftersales has been rude and appalling, and their waders have really reduced in quality over the past 3-5 years. I know a couple of boys on here who will echo this statement.

TT.

[bandon]

i bought a pair of snow bee classic breathable waders, in the farmers co op last year; while over fishing the towey
this was my first pair of breathable waders' and like you i was fed up of having my jewels watered; every time i went for a cast.
they have had a lot of use since last year; four or five times a week; boot foot
never liked stocking foot

[buzzerman]

thanks lads and thanks for the link stef
that works out at £145.00 plus postage what do you think steff are they good enough i want more than a season out of em
[william joseph]

[beanzy]

No matter which waders you buy, as long as the water's cold enough, I'd recommend you slip a pair of breathable camo trousers over them while night fishing, to tone them down and protect the lower legs from damage while moving about. You can pick them up for about £30 in any army surplus shop. The trend for lighter colours may be ok in the day over a sandy riverbed, but at night or on a dark bed they're positivly iridessent.

[Teifi Terrorist]

buzzerman said:

thanks lads and thanks for the link stef
that works out at £145.00 plus postage what do you think steff are they good enough i want more than a season out of em
[william joseph]

I can only tell you that I am impressed with them thus far Buzzerman. They are just in their first season, so I can't really tell you their life expectancy as yet. But, as mentioned, their guarantee is excellent, and their build quality is superb.

TT.

[wnion]

buzzerman said:

thanks lads and thanks for the link stef
that works out at £145.00 plus postage

If you are lucky you might avoid it, but be prepared to pay VAT at 17% plus about 6% import duty and maybe a handling charge on top.

[DAZ]

steffan said:

Waders to avoid; Snowbee - at the moment I have got nothing but bad sentiments towards them and their waders. Their aftersales has been rude and appalling, and their waders have really reduced in quality over the past 3-5 years. I know a couple of boys on here who will echo this statement.

I recently purchased a pair of Snowbee XS waders and after only the third outing they were leaking around the dinky area Now!,after reading Steff's comments I sh!te my pants but.
I phoned Snowbee earlier and they were most helpful ;D they are having the waders picked up tomorrow to sort things out.

I am not happy they leaked but a big thank you goes out to them for their quick response to my problem.

[buzzerman]

hmmmm a lot of people have had trouble with snowbee breathables ANY BODY LIKE TO LEND ME £450 .00 LOL oh woah is me its no good getting the family jewels wet at my age [21] he he

[wnion]

Slightly cheaper than £450.

tinyurl.com/3xtp9q

[buzzerman]

cheers mate ill have a look

[kingfisheryh02nxs]

Buzzerman try fawcetts in trout and salmon thier gore tex waders by fishers motion seem good bought a pair this year no probs so far price for stocking foot £245 but if you haggle a bit you'll get em cheeper.

[buzzerman]

cheers mate il have a go

[buzzerman]

just filled the leaking leg of my wader with water its persisting out from the seams everywhere is this because of the pressure or are they pucked what do you think boys thats two pairs in 12 months

[DAZ]

Bin um Bill.

[wnion]

Send them back; I hear that their customer service is second to none.

www.orvis.co.uk/intro.asp?dir_id=441&subject=277&bhcp=1

[buzzerman]

trouble is i got em of ebay

[wnion]

Were they new or second hand ?

Did you get a warranty card with them ?

[buzzerman]

they were new mate ive just sent them an e,mail i feel ivegot to chase it up this time feels like i am being taken for a ride lol

[wnion]

The eBay seller or Orvis ?

Let us know how you get on.