Lightweight waders

[deathb4disco]

Any recommendations? Since they will be used mostly for float tubing warm ponds, I'm looking for breathables that are not too hot.

[appalachian angler]

Simms "Headwaters"! $300 well spent and Made in USA! I'm on my third season and absolutely NO issues.

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[Big Bad Wulff]

Bass Pro White River. Cheap, lightweight. Doing very well!!

[Uncle Jesse]

Any recommendations? Since they will be used mostly for float tubing warm ponds.

IMHO, round tubes cause leaks in the crotch of waders, I have used Orvis and White River, neoprene and lightweight, not much difference in the live expection of one over the other. I am currently fishing out of a Fishcat (about 3 years) techincally a U shapped tube and have no evidence of wear in the crotch in White River I am currently wearing. When I crawl out after my little inverted adventure I could find no evidence of wear or tears on the knees or other areas. I am very happy with them for the prices.

I did recently fish with a guy who said the White River did not hold up well to "briar busting" necessary to access some streams as well as the Simms he was wearing but he had a deal where he was getting them as wholesale.

[deathb4disco]

IMHO, round tubes cause leaks in the crotch of waders ...

I also have a Fishcat, so that won't be a problem. I've got a gift card at Bass Pro, so I'll check 'em out.

[bobbyneuman]

simms lt $ 250 well spent

[jszymczyk]

I've been using a set of Cabela's Guide Tech breathables and I am very well pleased with them. Under $200 and quality surpasses the $300 Simms IMO. I had budgeted $350 for waders (already had boots) and looked at everything I could find in that price range. No contest, had to go with the Cabela's GT due to the availability of Tall sizing and price+features+quality=value. Had quite a bit of $$$ left over which made Mama happy.

NO waders which are lightweight will hold up to "briar busting" I don't care who's sticker is on them. I get heartily sick of hearing guides and "pro staff" people gush about how various waders can be abused and mistreated. I am quite certain anyone who works for their money and pays retail prices would not willingly/knowingly "bust" through thorns, brush and snags with $400+ waders.