Best Waders Under $200 ??

PayDay · 09-07-2005, 02:41 PM

My last pair of waders cost $139 and lasted one and a half years of pretty heavy use before they started leaking, so now it's time to replace them. Any suggestions without breaking the $200 mark?
Thanks

steelheadslayer · 09-07-2005, 03:02 PM

Bailey breathables, going on 4 years on mine and I punish them in the fall and winter. They have a barebones model that ran me $140 but I think you can get a better grade for about $200 or a little more.

Striper Club · 09-07-2005, 03:05 PM

Dan Bailey LightWeight Breathables (mid-range model).

$199

Found at Fisherman's, River City Fly Shop (I think) and other stores that know about quality waders. I love mine.

cphatts · 09-09-2005, 03:52 PM

Simms lightweights caost around $200 and are awsome.

goforchrome · 09-09-2005, 04:09 PM

3rd for Dan Baileys.
Great product.
Great warranty.

NR Seahawk Boy · 09-09-2005, 04:50 PM

Another vote for Dan Baileys. They have been great for me. You will be right at your $200 though.

Full Throttle · 09-09-2005, 05:33 PM

Dan Baileys!!!

Fly Fanatic · 09-09-2005, 06:32 PM

Simms freestones all the way

Paddler · 09-09-2005, 06:43 PM

For fishing, or waterfowl? I bought some Swampfoxes last year for waterfowl, and they're really comfy. I wanted some bootfoots, as late in the season my feet got cold in the stocking footers:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templa...&hasJS=true

PayDay · 09-09-2005, 08:10 PM

Thanks All. I sprung for the Baileys...
$199 at FMS.
Dry feet... Priceless.