Wading Systems.

[IdahoFly]

I'm looking for some new waders and I'm not really sure which route to go? do you guys have any favorite systems? Feedback would be much appreciated.

[Esopus Guy]

Well you can do it 2 ways. Buy Gore Tex and be done with it or don't and buy a new pair every 6-9months like I do. You typically get what you pay for................ Go Simms.

[frankm205]

Simms, can't beat their customer service.

[cdeight8]

Spend the money.....Simms.

[JasonM]

I've tried many......Simms is the best that I have used. It will be hard to try any others when my Simms wear out.

[IdahoFly]

Ha ha well i guess its unanimous, I've been looking at the Simms Freestone zippered stocking foots, they look really nice, awesome features and it's in my price range

[IdahoFly]

Oh wow i want to upgrade my gear just priced it, Simms freestone zippered stocking foots, Simms Guide Boots, Simms Guide Vest, Simms Freestone Jacket, new pair of Simms ExStream socks. $909 that's like 5 paychecks.... heeere we gooo.

[rs0i]

I've been buying new Orvis Endura waders every year, because I wear the neoprene out first, even with good Chota boots. If I go through a pair a year, they're cheap, so it doesn't seem matter much. I put around 50 days on the streams, maybe more...I lose track.

I certainly know Simm's reputation, but I've been looking at Dan Bailey's and wondered what everyone thinks of them, good or bad?

I also thought I might do some deficit spending and splurge on the Simm's....

[SherpaB]

I know a couple of guides out here in Colorado who could have a pro-deal on most any and the go back to bailey's very few problems..a ton use simms but some of the more hardcore guys like the baileys. i think aaron likes the hardy waders pretty well too so I bet the greys are good as well. i have been using simms with the occaision foray over to orvis and sure they are ok but im not spending 400+ when the bailey guaranty is just as good (which it is).

[Esopus Guy]

I'm on my second pair of Baily's in 2 years. The last were light weights. We'll see how long the Yellowstones last.