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The Guy
Trad climber
Portland, OR
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Topic Author's Original Post - Aug 9, 2012 - 01:36pm PT
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I've gotten into flyfishing lately. 'bout 5 months now. I'm looking at getting some waders for more access. I keep on going back and forth between Patagonia and Simms waders. Any advice? I've looked at other brands but in the end, I'd like to buy something nice, comfy and durable. Not something "affordable." As far as durability and toughness, by what i gather, it depends on the companies warranty department. Right?
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labrat
Trad climber
Nevada City, CA
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I have Simms and they are great. My 2 cents.
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OR
Trad climber
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I have both. Without going into detail I prefer the Simms G3 waders. $$$$ pricey but well worth it. My Patagonia vest is the bomb as well.
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Meagher
Trad climber
Reno, NV
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Simms no question asked! They cost alot but they are well worth it. Nothing else comes close.
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The Guy
Trad climber
Portland, OR
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Topic Author's Reply - Aug 9, 2012 - 08:18pm PT
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Got the Simms Headwaters paired with the Simms Rivershed boots. Oh, and Silver I asked all the questions. Simms claims the fleece warmer pocket is also a horizontal bong holder. Bonus! Expanding chest pocket holds 3 Forty's of Old English.
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BuddhaStalin
climber
Truckee, CA
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Both are top notch. Id go for the best deal, stockingfoot of course. Gotta love the patagonia warranty.
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ms55401
Trad climber
minneapolis, mn
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what are the primo fly fishing destinations in the lower 48? any good fly fishing in the Upper Midwest (Minnesota/Wisconsin/Michigan)?
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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I can help out on this question, other-wise I'm still real happy with my 8-year old Dan Bailey's imitation Goretex waders. At the same time, I do love my "made in the USA" Kokatat Goretex Dry-suit.
OH!
The question I can answer!
Fishing in Idaho sucks and the fish are so radioactive that sometimes they glow in the dark!
Montana! Montana is the place to go!
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Mike Bolte
Trad climber
Planet Earth
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simms fit me better and have proven very, very durable.
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Stimbo
Trad climber
Crowley Lake
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Sep 12, 2012 - 10:50am PT
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I have owned both Patagonia and Simms G3's. The ONLY time my Patagonia's did not leak was when they were still in the plastic wrapper. Go with the Simms. I'm in the water over 100 days per season and the G3's have been great.
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Kenygl
Trad climber
Salt Lake City
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Sep 12, 2012 - 07:58pm PT
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Simms.
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Elcapinyoazz
Social climber
Joshua Tree
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Sep 12, 2012 - 08:45pm PT
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Simms if that's the only choice.
But in the real world, I just buy the Bass Pro house brand..can go through about three sets of them (not that you'd need to, mine have been burly) for less than the cost of a single Patagucci or Simms.
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bamboo
Trad climber
pike co
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Sep 13, 2012 - 08:53pm PT
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buy hodgmans or something cheap--they all leak eventually
dry the inside and out very well or stuff will grow in the breathable membrain pores and let the water in--try to stay out of the pricker bushes!!
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