Best Waders?

[Magic]

Speaking of Waders....I need to get a new pair. Here are my parameters...I hike a lot near rivers with blackberry bushes and nearly always get punctures. My last pair were SIMMS freestone but after about 6 months they were leaking like a sieve (138 holes according to SIMMS). What pair of waders offer the best puncture protection? Thanks!

[Darrin.Deel]

Best puncture protection in a breathable wader is going to be the simms G4 waders. I am coming up on 300 FULL days in my G4's and the left foot is just now starting to leak. Best fishing investment I have ever made.

[Magic]

Thanks, great input! I will give them a try.

[EricO]

I have heard STELLAR reports on the new Redington Sonic Pro's. I've already decided those will be my next pair of waders.

I like the option with the zippered front, but for $100 extra, I'll stick with non-zip.

Look further in this topic and you'll find several reviews on the sonic pros.

EO

[k.hanley]

Howdy Magic,

I've been using the Redington Sonics this past year (for both fresh and saltwater). So far I'm very impressed. I think they're worth checking out.

Cheers, Ken

[aaron]

http://speyshop.kiene.com/redingtonwaders.aspx

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

All Simms Gore-Tex waders are good.......

[Scott V]

Of all the waders I have heard had leaking issues, Simms has been on top. And as for their customer service, I tried to get help with boots that feel apart in less than a year and they refused to help me in any way. As far as I am concerned Simms can bite me!

[JAWallace]

I have had my Simms Gore-Tex since 1999. I know this because I sent them back to Simms this spring for new booties (no charge) and they told me when they were built. I cannot say enough positive about Simms service and products.

With that said, they are getting long in the tooth and I'm looking for a good replacement. They don't leak but I can feel the dampness after about three uses after treating with ReviveX. The Redingtons look like a superior build, but it's hard to leave Simms.

[Siskiyoublues]

Fished the sonic pro's hard this winter and spring. (Non zipper version)
Had a problem with one seam after six months and Redington had a new pair to me in a timely fashion. Up until that seam failure the only leak was from hooking myself in the leg spey casting.
Not as breathable in the summer as Simm's Goretex but I haven't found it to be uncomfortable, just not as good.
I've put enough time in with them to feel comfortable praising them.