BKhunter Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I am looking into taking a trip down to FL to visit a friend and he will be taking me duck hunting for the first time. I am told I need to bring a pair of waders. Can anyone recommend a good pair? I have a feeling that this is something that I will def be hooked on right away so I don't want to cheap out on something that will only last me a couple of uses but don't need to buy top of the line either. I would like something that I can use up here as well so I assume I need to get something that is good in all temps. Any help is greatly appreciated as I know nothing about duck hunting and what features I should be looking for. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACHINIST Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I use the sportsman's guide 5 mm 2000 gram waders.They are pretty good.Non of them are cheap.I am going on 7-8 years on mine and only have one leak that I cannot for the life of me find....till I use them though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I'll be watching this thread with interest. I have had a pair of Lacrosse 3MM neoprenes for over 10 years...Very comfortable and plenty warm with 1000GM thinsulate boot feet. This fall they sprung a major leak while I was duck hunting the river in November. DAMN, but that water was cold..!!... I have started researching another pair..I lean toward the Lacrosse because the last pair were good ones, but many of the reviews favor other brands, such as Cabela's. I use them for cold weather fishing and duck hunting... I am eyeing the Cabela's 3MM boot foot lug sole, for about $180, but I am not ready to pull the trigger yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Honk Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Check out Cabelas neoprene line of waders. I have two pair, 1600 gram for cold water hunting and 1000 gram for early season up to November. Very warm and comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGroundhog Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Cabelas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtTime Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Heavy weight carpenters bags and duct tape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat junkie Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 I'll be watching this thread with interest. I have had a pair of Lacrosse 3MM neoprenes for over 10 years...Very comfortable and plenty warm with 1000GM thinsulate boot feet. This fall they sprung a major leak while I was duck hunting the river in November. DAMN, but that water was cold..!!... I have started researching another pair..I lean toward the Lacrosse because the last pair were good ones, but many of the reviews favor other brands, such as Cabela's. I use them for cold weather fishing and duck hunting... I am eyeing the Cabela's 3MM boot foot lug sole, for about $180, but I am not ready to pull the trigger yet. Since Lacrosse has outsourced to China, their reviews have been inconsistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Since Lacrosse has outsourced to China, their reviews have been inconsistant. My old pair has a tag on it that says " Made in Taiwan".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water Rat Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Pro Line are decent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbuff Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Check out macks prairie wings site, great selection of waders. I bought a 1200 gram insulated pair and love them . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pygmy Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Check out macks prairie wings site, great selection of waders. I bought a 1200 gram insulated pair and love them . What is the model/brand name on your waders, Buff ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr.deerslayer Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 What ever you get, get them through LL Bean. Will be more expensive at first but with a lifetime guarantee they'll pay for themselves in time. I had a very expensive $300+ pair of Lacrosse's spring a major leak. Took them back to LL Bean and they replaced them no questions asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbuff Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 (edited) Macks prairie wings brand, i don't see a model, but there mossy oak break up camo. I have been very pleased . You don't make duck hunting waders in the duck Capitol of the world for nothing is what the guy told me !! Edited December 20, 2014 by sbuff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Real_TCIII Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Check out Cabelas neoprene line of waders. I have two pair, 1600 gram for cold water hunting and 1000 gram for early season up to November. Very warm and comfortable. ive got the 1600, they are awesome. Probably hot for Florida though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuntOrBeHunted Posted December 21, 2014 Share Posted December 21, 2014 Im pretty sure the name brand of mine are RedBall. They were pretty cheap so I wasn't sure what to expect from them but they worked great. I used them alot for walking the river to trout fish I have been in the faster parts of salmon river many times over, swamps for finding deer. They have held out great. Have been using them for about 5 years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scolopaxmatt Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Orvis' sonic seam can't be beat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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