I'm ready for it

[jorluivil]

OK, so I'm finally ready to get those waders and splash jacket that I've been wanting for sometime. I have nothing against my Carthart bibs but I definately need some sort of waterproof/watertight/splashproff jacket.

Any suggestions?

[paintnfish]

Kokatat all the way around, worth every penny !

[Jimmyz123]

Kokatat all the way around, worth every penny !

How long do they last and how much do they cost? Meaning do they last a couple of years, 1 years, or whatever. I'd hate to spend a ton of money on something I would have to replace a year later.

[BT]

http://www.hodgman.com/Sale-Fishing-C69.aspx

I recently picked up a pair of the wadelite breathable stocking foot waders. It is a second set. My first set I got 4-5 years ago still are in good shape, but I paid more than double the price years ago. Well worth it.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/catalog/STO0002-SSMAN.jpg
Stohlquist Splashdown ST Hooded Paddle Jacket

I picked one of these up at OEX a couple months ago and I love it. fleece lining around the collar and keeps me nice and dry.

[dorado50]

How long do they last and how much do they cost? Meaning do they last a couple of years, 1 years, or whatever. I'd hate to spend a ton of money on something I would have to replace a year later.


Things that are expensive are for a reason! :doh:

[jorluivil]

http://www.hodgman.com/Sale-Fishing-C69.aspx

I recently picked up a pair of the wadelite breathable stocking foot waders. It is a second set. My first set I got 4-5 years ago still are in good shape, but I paid more than double the price years ago. Well worth it.

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/catalog/STO0002-SSMAN.jpg
Stohlquist Splashdown ST Hooded Paddle Jacket

I picked one of these up at OEX a couple months ago and I love it. fleece lining around the collar and keeps me nice and dry.

I saw this one on the online store....looks nice...and pricey. My neighbor works for Big 5, she can get me 20% off the Hodgman waders that they carry but I haven't decided whether I should get waders or dry pants.

[Rockin1904]

Big 5 has decent priced waders. You cant forget the booties, you never know what you will step on also it helps to keep your feet warm too.

[INGRIDSDAD]

If you go the waders route, I would look into the waders with a zipper. They make things "easy" on the water.

[paintnfish]

but I haven't decided whether I should get waders or dry pants.

They'll both keep you dry and warm. I used the hodgman chest high waders
for a long time and eventualy became annoyed with the upper bib. Next I went with the hodgman waist high's which were great but a little wet at
times around the waist.

Next up were the kokatat tempest pants with the high neopreen waist. Sure they cost a bit more but Im dry and comfortable and well worth the coin.

If I rinse and dry my gear it usually out last the cost.