Wader choice, wader vendor choice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Mongo Johnson · 10-13-2012, 08:47 AM

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

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-Swale...-P2079C60.aspx

BigSexyFritz · 10-13-2012, 09:43 AM

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 · 10-13-2012, 11:46 AM

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...de&product=104
myerssmi@aol.com

Biggameaddict · 10-13-2012, 12:13 PM

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 · 10-13-2012, 12:42 PM

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 · 10-13-2012, 01:08 PM

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

http://www.sportsauthority.com/produ...entPage=family

YakMedic · 10-13-2012, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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...de&product=104
myerssmi@aol.com

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

10-13-2012, 08:47 AM	#1
Mongo Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 192	Wader choice, wader vendor choice 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 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-Swale...-P2079C60.aspx __________________ A day on the water . . . priceless.

10-13-2012, 11:46 AM	#3
Mongo Johnson Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Long Beach Posts: 192	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...de&product=104 myerssmi@aol.com __________________ A day on the water . . . priceless.

10-13-2012, 12:42 PM	#5
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	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 __________________

10-13-2012, 01:08 PM	#6
Dirty Curti Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oceanside, CA Posts: 419	I just got back from the Sports Authority in Oceanside and they had these on sale 50% off. They seem confortible but no zipper. http://www.sportsauthority.com/produ...entPage=family __________________

10-13-2012, 09:43 AM	#2
BigSexyFritz Junior Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 16	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.

10-13-2012, 12:13 PM	#4
Biggameaddict The Kayak Peddler Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: North Hollywood Posts: 591	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.