need waders....crowsnest river here i come!!!!

happyfisher · #1 01-21-2017, 01:26 PM

So i wanted to get the ll bean waders.....medium king......i have a 30" inseam.....and weigh about 210lbs.....thought these would fit perfect.......but cost came to 330 american......so i figured id ask here.....whats the best bang for my buck here in calgary?

i have tried to catch whites this winter at gull with no luck......so i figured the crow is open (certain areas) and i can keep some to smoke......
any recommendations?

i will be buying.....but i am not rich.....

thanks all...really

Happy

kinwahkly · #2 01-21-2017, 10:12 PM

Simms

professori · #3 01-22-2017, 09:13 AM

Patagonia. These waders so outshine Simms it isn't funny. http://www.patagonia.com/

happyfisher · #4 01-22-2017, 09:25 PM

I'm gunna go buy these.....I'llol check them out tomorrow

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jgib01 · #5 01-23-2017, 11:01 AM

Don't know if you've purchased yet or not... definitely recommend trying them on versus buying online. Hard to get general stuff to fit for short guys like us. Simms and Patagonia may be the cat's *****, but are a whole other price point than what the OP is talking about. Redington makes some entry level stuff that is decent (not sure if they come in short sizes), as well as Orvis (Encounters do come in short, as that is what I have). Both can be had locally in Calgary.

Tough slogging these days for whites on the Crow. I haven't caught any for the last couple of years, though I haven't specifically targeted them.

happyfisher · #6 01-23-2017, 01:59 PM

they dont have the waders in stock.....so......im 5.9" 210 lbs.....so i will need stout ones.....i wish the had them in a medium.....but they dont.....i guess we will wait and see!!!!

happy

well i was just gunna use a small nymph and try the crow......how often u fish the crow?

tnx

Happy

happyfisher · #7 01-23-2017, 02:17 PM

crap they do have mediums.....wellill go try them on......if too big ill return and order the medium......lol

happy

Okotokian · #8 01-23-2017, 02:44 PM

Check Flies Etc in High River. They are on the way south and I got an inexpensive but good pair there last year.

happyfisher · #9 01-23-2017, 06:08 PM

Well I bought waders.....so I'll. ee how they are....hoping for a good fit....

Happy

happyfisher · #10 01-27-2017, 12:08 PM

i got the waders todat!!!!!seem decent.....stout size.....fit is ok.....i think the medium would be to small.....the feet are kinda big but.....for the price i am happy........

gunna test them out soon!!!!!

happy

Okotokian · #11 01-27-2017, 01:00 PM

Feet a bit big is OK. I only wear waders on the shoulder seasons when it's cold (just shorts in summer), so nice to have some room to wear double socks. Another pair of neoprene socks inside works well too. Just shouldn't be too big or sloppy (boots as well) or it will be hard to wade safely.

jgib01 · #12 01-27-2017, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by happyfisher

they dont have the waders in stock.....so......im 5.9" 210 lbs.....so i will need stout ones.....i wish the had them in a medium.....but they dont.....i guess we will wait and see!!!!

happy

well i was just gunna use a small nymph and try the crow......how often u fish the crow?

tnx

Happy

I'm on the Crow somewhere north of 10 and south of 20 times a year. Not typically this time of year though, so can't speak to how it may be fishing, ice shelves, etc.

happyfisher · #13 01-28-2017, 10:06 AM

well only one way to find out i guess......!!!! dunno when i will go tho......gotta work lots.......