Rene, I just called a guide friend at the Platte River Flly Shop, since they go through so many sets of waders, 8 guides drifting and wade-fishing every day in rough circumstances.
This is from the mouth of a river guide: #1 Choice- Orvis Pro-guide, $289.00 U.S. had them 4 years & holding up very well. Good warrenty, backed well by Orvis. Good price also. #2 Choice- Patagonia SST, $335.00 U.S. Hold up well and backed well, just a bit more expensive. #3 Choice- Simms, actually last choice for price $500.00+- Not much extra for the money, but good waders. His recommendation was the Orvis. Hope this helps, DonO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rene Zillmann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 01, 2004 9:50 AM Subject: [VFB] Wader question > I know, we had this before, but..... > > Due to some unexspected events (I'm getting a bit older today) my wife > decided to arrange a little bit of shopping. > I'm going to get a pair of breathable waders. The question is now, which > brand and model. > > > We have some brands not over here, no Cabelas.. > > The choice can be: Simms, Patagonia, Orvis and some local brands. > What are your experience? Is Simms the No. 1 (At leat in price), Is the > freestone model ok? > The local shop here sells only Orvis? OK? I often hear some objections > about them. > > Excited about the upcoming visit in a fly shop > > Rene > >
