[FrankFoley]

i know this has been covered on here a million times but what the hell its the off season. i know a lot of you guys have the brown 5mm neostretch neoprene waders from cabelas, so how are they ? are they warm, do they last a long time, comfortable, stay dry etc ? thanks gentleman

 

[BigBassJim]

They are very very warm.
You will start to sweat in them sometimes in the summer.
They are comfortable if you get the right size.
The longest i had mine was 4 years.

 

[Grass Sound Bass Bagger]

You are talking about the Cabela's Spring Run 5MM Neo waders. I have them and in the Springs cold streams and surf they are great, constricting compared to Breathables but they are durable and warm. No good after June, too hot. With that said past June I am usually not fishing much and if I am not wearing waders anyway.

GSBB

 

[Super Googan]

While were on the topic of waders Simms is clearing out
there Exstream bootfoots. They retail $399-$429.
You can now find them for under $300 if you look around.

 

[Grass Sound Bass Bagger]

I picked up a pair of Simms L2's with Muck Boots this Summer for Under $60.00. Best piece of Fishing gear I ever bought.

GSBB

 

[DJ COAST]

I strongly believe you will regret ever buying neoprene waders. Go breathable...you can layer underneath...neoprenes are so darn uncomfortable, I can't see how anyone can stand them...djc.

 

[striper420sniper]

on my second pair of neoprens from Hogdman i love them first pair lasted 4-5 years with no prob then the rubber on the boots started to crack got a new pair last april just about 100$....i dont find any problem with comfort fit good and keep me warm with out 12 layers of clothes on...plus once may hits i normally stop using them if it warms up...and 1 more added bonus i wore them all day yesterday clearing off the 18in of snow we got stayed warm and dry all day long:thumbsup:

 

[ematuzsan]

LL BEAM has a LIFETIME WARRANTY no questions ask policy! I did this same research two years and there were stories of people exchanging waders that were 5+ years old without any questions at any LL BEAM store. I paid $180.00 for breathable's two yrs ago. I recently went to their outlet store in Mt Laurel and they were marked down to $120.00. How can you go wrong for Lifetime Warranty for $120.00?

 

[rob]

argh, there's a llbean outlet in mt laurel? (I see a store in Marlton... close enough, but is there an outlet nearby too?)

 

[Lotta Sick Days]

LL BEAM has a LIFETIME WARRANTY no questions ask policy! I did this same research two years and there were stories of people exchanging waders that were 5+ years old without any questions at any LL BEAM store. I paid $180.00 for breathable's two yrs ago. I recently went to their outlet store in Mt Laurel and they were marked down to $120.00. How can you go wrong for Lifetime Warranty for $120.00?

I am one of those guys who makes LL Bean keep their word from time to time on the 100% guarentee. I wouldn't buy any other brand now. Nice to be able to return them to a retail store too. No questions asked. I have neoprene and breathables from Bean. Like DJ Coast said, however, I would think twice about needing neoprene. Breathables with some 25 dollar fleece wading pants from Cabelas is all you need. I use the neoprenes a total of about 2 or 3 months a year, and I fish all year. Winter trout fishing, first two weeks of spring trout (maybe) and a month in the spring for standing around waiting for bass to hit clams or bloodworms. Ocean is warm in the fall. Otherwise, breathables are fine, especially if you're doing any walking.

 

[laughedmygaffoff]

If you're a big man like myself, I suggest breathable, neoprene can be restricting, and you can adjust the warmth with layers in the breathable ones when needed. I've had L.L. Bean breathables for 3 years with no problems, they're also great for summer jetty fishing, with a pair of korkers.

 

[Exterminator]

LL Bean Emergers:thumbsup: I bought these last year and very happy with comfort. The Neoprenes are only good for skinny people Breathables take 5 seconds to put on the neo's take 5 mins.

 

[Joseph Lamberty]

I like my Neoprenes They fit like a glove. Because most of my striper fishing happens at night I can appreciate the fact that they keep me a bit warmer. While breathables are probably the way to go if you fish the surf alot during the day through warmer months , neoprenes have their place too. Ultimately if you can afford to have both types you are ahead of the curve.



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[Baywader]

I've had two pairs of the Cabela's 5mm bootfoot waders. The first pair lasted about five years until I snagged it on a nail or something. This will be my second year with this pair. I can't say enough good things about them. They are comfortable for year round wear & they come in my 15 shoe size & tall. I like the boot foot because it's more convenient than stocking foot waders with wading shoes, also difficult to find in my size. I will wear the waders year round when fishing the sod banks & have never had a serious heat issue with them. If it's very warm I just turn the top section down above my waist & hold the leg & boot section up with a wading belt around my waist. I do not wear waders for summer surf fishing from the beach, just a bathing suit & beach shoes. My only minor issue is that I wish that they made the boot foot waders in brown with the lug sole rather than the felt soles. I've had problems with the felt soles coming off.

 

[DJ COAST]

I'm actually a little surprised to see this many neoprene wader fans. I couldn't imagine walking for miles, climbing rocks, fishing for 8 hours. straight, having them in the back of your car at all times (without getting that smell from still being damp), or being able to throw them on in 1 minute tops when your driving the strip and see a blitz and need to hop out and get dressed as quickly as possible, oh and then be able to run, drive, and sleep in them...no way...I need comfort. Not to mention how hot they are in the spring months, or any warm night throughout the year for that matter. I fish Alaska now, and I'm still using breathables. There is very little need for neoprenes IMHO.

For me its breathable bootfoots. If you want to go brands, its Simms.

 

[RhinoScores]

I'm actually a little surprised to see this many neoprene wader fans. I couldn't imagine walking for miles, climbing rocks, fishing for 8 hours.

I couldn't agree more (except for the bootfoots). I wear neoprene only when I put on my wetsuit. I fish almost exclusively at night and I start in the beginning of March and finish up sometime after Christmas. I can layer up nicely under my breathables and walk for hours. For me it's LL Bean's breathables with neoprene stockingfoot - I like being able to lace up a nice pair of wading boots for the support they offer.