Just picked up a pair of new waders.... great deal & I'm happy...

[stillwater97]

So,

I was at a local fly shop here in Bend and they are in the process of closing out the Patagonia Watermaster II waders that are regularly $350 now $210. Patagonia is releasing a new model and they want to close out old stock. I've worn Patagonia Waders since 2001 and I've been incredibly happy from both a performance standpoint and more importantly how they stand behind their product.

If you haven't tried on the Patagonia's you might want to.

The suspender design is much better than SIMMS.

The Warranty is much better than SIMMS. If they leak, they give you a new pair. Technically I could have just traded in my old pair of Patagonia SST's and Patagonia would have given me a new pair, but I've worn the heck out of my old pair and it just doesn't feel right to do such a thing.


I'd say theyr perform as good as SIMMS and stand behind their product.

Anyway, I'm sure the sale pricing is going on at other fly shops as well and wanted to give a heads up.

[Slow and Low]

Too bad I didn't read this earlier today before I picked up some g4's. My simms guide models made it 1 year and are now being sent back for the second time.

[stillwater97]

Don't get me started on SIMMS....

[FlieFreak]

Thanks for the info. It is always good to know. I will try some my next pair.

[oceansunfish]

I still use my original Guide models and have not had any problems.

Patagonia for $210 is fantastic though.

[KillerDave]

If you can swing it, buy two pairs and alternate them. They'll last about five times longer, kinda like shoes. It's worth dipping into your credit card limit to do.

[TallFlyGuy]

Yea, I love my Patagonia's!! Seems most of my buddy's have Simms, and they are always in the process of sending them back, or ****** about them leaking. When you buy Patagonia, you are also supporting a company that gives a large chunk of change to helping native fish! I'm gonna break down and buy another pair as well. I bought my SST's when they were on closeout for the new watermasters....Now it looks like I'll get another pair...An endless cycle.

[greenbuttskunk]

patagonia is great. I've brought back wading jackets 10 years old and they replaced with new. You can't be it. For waders though, I have dan baileys and love them. They too are great about replacements.
you got a great deal there though. good stuff!
enjoy em
GBS