Wader choice, wader vendor choice

[Mongo Johnson]

With the daylight nearly gone, I'm needing to get out in the dark/cold and am looking at waders.

Bob Wards has less expensive zip wader that was recommended here.

I can't them find anywhere else or a place local to 'em try on. Has anyone bought them from Wards? Are they good waders?

Is Wards good about returns, as I figure to have to buy two and try 'em on and return one?

Hodgman Weir Front Zip Breathable Waders (http://www.bobwards.com/products2.cfm?id=9348&siz=241#go_here)

I am finding this newer, much more expensive item on the Hodgman WWW site. Are they "worth" the doubled price?

http://www.hodgman.com/Hickory-Swaletrade-Breathable-Stockingfoot-Waders-P2079C60.aspx

[BigSexyFritz]

Price depends on how much you will use them. You pay for what you get in my experience in waders. I was a fly-fishing guide for several years in the eastern sierra and hands down the beat waders are simms. They come with a lifetime warranty. I think its 40 bucks when you send them to get fixed or exchanged. I used mine over 100 days a year and would last about 2 to 3 years. But if you are only going to be using waders about 20 times a year there is no reason to spend that much on them. One thing you want to look for when choosing waders is if the have articulated knees. Makes a huge difference in comfort.

[Mongo Johnson]

Anyone ever use "Caddis" brand waders? They appear to have 'em at Bass Pro Shops

Northern Guide Front Waterproof Zipper Stockingfoot
CA16901-2W
http://www.caddiswaders.com/products.php?category=northern_guide&product=104
myerssmi@aol.com

[Biggameaddict]

You dont move much in a kayak so get something that will keep you dry and or warm if needed. They sell the hodgemens for 40-50$ on ebay and that will last you a long time on a yak. Im gonna get me one too pretty soon and i want a hodgemen.

[mtnbykr2]

the "get what you pay for" statement is true, I have had a pair of Simms for about 4 years, they go on the kayak when surf launching or threat of weather, they go to the Sierras about 4-7 times a year they go to the beach when surf fishing, and they are still kickin'...but when I purchase another pair they Will have a zipper....out

[Dirty Curti]

I just got back from the Sports Authority in Oceanside and they had these on sale 50% off. They seem confortible but no zipper.:doh:

http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11727323&cp=717059.713635&parentPage=family

[YakMedic]

Anyone ever use "Caddis" brand waders? They appear to have 'em at Bass Pro Shops

Northern Guide Front Waterproof Zipper Stockingfoot
CA16901-2W
http://www.caddiswaders.com/products.php?category=northern_guide&product=104
myerssmi@aol.com

Yep, these are what I wear. They work great, love the zipper and fairly affordable.