Well, as of today (Father's Day), I'm set up with a noobie combo complete with video, and a fly tying kit. I've spent my entire 37 years in Colorado and Wyoming, and never picked up flyfishing- decided it was time. My wife was afraid to get the wrong thing, so I got to choose that stuff. Whether I chose well remains to be seen. I didn't get waders because I know how bad they can be. So my question is this- does anybody make a set for $40 or so that generally don't leak? Which brands should I avoid? I tried to click the link for Bare that Castwell posted in one of my search returns, but it was dead.
I'd also like to say thanks for the most helpful and informative site I've found so far, and thanks in advance for any advice you can give me.

Steve.