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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Novabonker on November 25, 2010, 09:26:29 PM

Title: I need some GOOD hip waders?
Post by: Novabonker on November 25, 2010, 09:26:29 PM
Not the crap from WM or CT, but real ones. Any idea where cause I've looked all over and $200 plus a pair seems a little high for big rubber boots.
Title: Re: I need some GOOD hip waders?
Post by: Matt on November 25, 2010, 10:20:42 PM
Dan Bailey sells a hip wader, but hip waders are deathtraps if they fill with water.  Have a look at waterproof breathable pants, like Simms Headwater or G3 pants.
Title: Re: I need some GOOD hip waders?
Post by: mike123 on November 25, 2010, 10:24:54 PM
Try springbrook, I'd rate them as good.
Title: Re: I need some GOOD hip waders?
Post by: one more cast on November 25, 2010, 10:39:07 PM
Hip waders are dangerous. They should be used near shallow calm water or are good for messing around launching a boat...getting in and out of boats, etc.
Title: Re: I need some GOOD hip waders?
Post by: Fish Assassin on November 26, 2010, 12:02:40 AM
Hip waders are dangerous. They should be used near shallow calm water or are good for messing around launching a boat...getting in and out of boats, etc.

 It deters alot of anglers from tempting fate by wading too far out. I've seen fishermen standing literally up to their chest wearing chest waders. One false step and you're swept away.
Title: Re: I need some GOOD hip waders?
Post by: n8 on November 26, 2010, 02:14:50 PM
check out the RiverRat hippies. neoprene with a felt sole. i'm pretty sure berry's has em. but i agree wit the guys tho when they say they're dangerous. why wouldn't u wanna just get a pair of chest waders?
Title: Re: I need some GOOD hip waders?
Post by: Novabonker on November 26, 2010, 02:50:42 PM
I'm looking for some for a friend that does fly in fishing and hunting from a float plane. They need to be fairly tough. Here's a pic of his single otter- hr needs to wade out to the pontoon to tie it up.

(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t82/Willy1956/frog066.jpg)
Title: Re: I need some GOOD hip waders?
Post by: n8 on December 05, 2010, 02:05:50 AM
are there any twigs/branches in the water where he gets off the plane? if it's just water, a regular pair of hippies from army & navy should be alright... if there's things in the water that might cut through, I'd go with the river ratz. neoprene is pretty tough...