New Wader Help

James Watson · 08-13-2007, 02:23 PM

I know there have been lots of threads about wader suggestions but i wanted some fresh opinions. Gonna need a new pair this year....lookin for whats working for you guys.

Thanks

**Ty Stromquist** · 08-13-2007, 02:29 PM

I would suggest those Cabelas Duramags. I dont own them but basically everything I hear about them is good. Except maybe they get too hot sometimes.

I myself have the Cabelas Ultimates and I like them. Only complaint I hear about them is the velcro wearing out but I know my buddy just took his to a seamstress and she sewed in a pair of heavy duty buckles on them for about $10.

**Chad** · 08-13-2007, 03:01 PM

I have RedHead Bone-Dry Extreme - a significant upgrade over my old jersey rubber waders. I like this pair a lot. 5mm, 1000 grams, high back, and a cleated boot that really helps with traction when you're stepping up a muddy/sandy/icy bank.

James Watson · 08-13-2007, 03:20 PM

I have the cabelas ultimates and cant keep them from leaking

Hillbilly · 08-13-2007, 03:44 PM

I have been using Cabela's 3.5 neoprenes. They are less than 100.00, I've never been cold and actually wore out the boots before the waders wore out on the last two pairs. I'll keep using them as long as they are making them.

Alex T. · 08-13-2007, 03:51 PM

I've owned the Cabelas Ultimates for about 5-6years now. On my thrid pair.Not sure I'd recommend them anymore cause I have problems with the boots ripping out and the Armor-Flex isn't all that tough,IMO. When I was down in Arkansas,every guy down there said stay away from Hodgman cause of leak problems. Never heard anything bad about LaCrosse waders(in fact I have a pair of unisulated ones that are 15years old and still in great shape).

Alex

John · 08-13-2007, 10:09 PM

I have the Cabelas Supermag 1600's, best I have ever had. Like Ty said, they get hot early in the season so I may buy some 3mm's until it cools down. I've never had any problems with Cabelas waders that I didn't cause.

livnlrn · 08-14-2007, 07:52 AM

The guys I hunt with swear by the Cabela's Dry Plus. I think I'm about the only one who still wears a pair of neoprenes.

BPbowhunter · 08-14-2007, 09:20 AM

I'm in the same boat as you are. I outgrew my old waders over the summer and am trying to decide which ones to get. I'm thinking I might just get the cabela's 5mm neoprenes.

goose abuser · 08-15-2007, 11:39 AM

James, Im right there with you. Im going with Ultimates again, they fit pretty well and dont feel retarded on me. I go through a pair a season, the seams on the inside of the knees always give out first. Cabelas always takes them back.

I bought a pair of 1600s when they first came out, took them back after one hunt on the river. If you are sitting all day you are fine, but if you do alot of walking, you will die.

08-13-2007, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
James Watson Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NE Posts: 320 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	New Wader Help I know there have been lots of threads about wader suggestions but i wanted some fresh opinions. Gonna need a new pair this year....lookin for whats working for you guys. Thanks

08-13-2007, 02:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ty Stromquist Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in a treestand Posts: 4,018 Thanks: 52 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	I would suggest those Cabelas Duramags. I dont own them but basically everything I hear about them is good. Except maybe they get too hot sometimes. I myself have the Cabelas Ultimates and I like them. Only complaint I hear about them is the velcro wearing out but I know my buddy just took his to a seamstress and she sewed in a pair of heavy duty buckles on them for about $10. __________________ "Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person." - Fred Bear

08-13-2007, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chad Director Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Gone Fishin' Posts: 6,468 Thanks: 60 Thanked 68 Times in 42 Posts	I have RedHead Bone-Dry Extreme - a significant upgrade over my old jersey rubber waders. I like this pair a lot. 5mm, 1000 grams, high back, and a cleated boot that really helps with traction when you're stepping up a muddy/sandy/icy bank. __________________ *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

08-13-2007, 03:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Hillbilly Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lincoln Posts: 69 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	New wader help I have been using Cabela's 3.5 neoprenes. They are less than 100.00, I've never been cold and actually wore out the boots before the waders wore out on the last two pairs. I'll keep using them as long as they are making them.

08-13-2007, 03:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Alex T. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: under the lids of a laydown blind Certified Youth Fishing Instructor Posts: 3,418 Thanks: 0 Thanked 62 Times in 35 Posts	I've owned the Cabelas Ultimates for about 5-6years now. On my thrid pair.Not sure I'd recommend them anymore cause I have problems with the boots ripping out and the Armor-Flex isn't all that tough,IMO. When I was down in Arkansas,every guy down there said stay away from Hodgman cause of leak problems. Never heard anything bad about LaCrosse waders(in fact I have a pair of unisulated ones that are 15years old and still in great shape). Alex __________________ Listening to an e-caller daily to help pass the time until they come back

08-13-2007, 03:20 PM	#4 (permalink)
James Watson Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NE Posts: 320 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 4 Posts	I have the cabelas ultimates and cant keep them from leaking

08-13-2007, 10:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
John Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Omaha Posts: 145 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have the Cabelas Supermag 1600's, best I have ever had. Like Ty said, they get hot early in the season so I may buy some 3mm's until it cools down. I've never had any problems with Cabelas waders that I didn't cause.

08-14-2007, 07:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
livnlrn Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 380 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	The guys I hunt with swear by the Cabela's Dry Plus. I think I'm about the only one who still wears a pair of neoprenes.

08-14-2007, 09:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
BPbowhunter 2007 NEFGA Outdoorsman Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 2,512 Thanks: 8 Thanked 32 Times in 24 Posts	I'm in the same boat as you are. I outgrew my old waders over the summer and am trying to decide which ones to get. I'm thinking I might just get the cabela's 5mm neoprenes. __________________ Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "Look, a pair of singles!"

08-15-2007, 11:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
goose abuser Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 511 Thanks: 7 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	James, Im right there with you. Im going with Ultimates again, they fit pretty well and dont feel retarded on me. I go through a pair a season, the seams on the inside of the knees always give out first. Cabelas always takes them back. I bought a pair of 1600s when they first came out, took them back after one hunt on the river. If you are sitting all day you are fine, but if you do alot of walking, you will die. __________________ My frilled dragon eats more than your frilled dragon...

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