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tumbleweed

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wading boots
« on: September 28, 2010, 08:27:19 PM »
I need to buy some wading boots, but would like to keep at $100.00.Any suggestions on a decent boot or do I need to spend more.
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Jace

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Re: wading boots
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2010, 08:36:13 PM »
If your good online, check out ebay. Just received a pair of simms freestone wading boots for $75 taxes shipping and all included.
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chilliwackfisher

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Re: wading boots
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2010, 09:38:32 PM »
 I have had hodgemans and trophy. The trophy are still fairly new so I wont review them but the hodgemans lasted me for many many days on the river and I actually still have them as a backup. Both were under 100$.
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clarki

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Re: wading boots
« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2010, 10:12:00 PM »
IMHO Hodgeman=crap.  Had two pair that fell apart. Would be hardpressed to buy the product again.
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Re: wading boots
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2010, 10:59:27 PM »
I had the same happen to my hodgemans they fell apart after 4 outings.

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Re: wading boots
« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2010, 12:21:44 AM »
Get the bear Chotas, there super light and harly absorb/hold any water. I got mine at freds for 65$ cant beat that, But If your a steady fisherman they usually break down after a good hard year.

I had an old pair of hodgemans, and they lasted like 5 years, yet I always heard bad about them. The boots were at least 20 years old, maybe they  made better boots back in the day.
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Re: wading boots
« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2010, 03:20:24 PM »
I was in Stillwater at Ladner and thought I saw new wading boots for $49 a pair.  I can't recall the brand.  Look them up and give them a call if they are close enough for you.
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Re: wading boots
« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2010, 06:03:32 PM »
I have the Simms G3 Guide boots I went through 3 pairs in one year mainly due to manufacture defects and all covered with warranty, Also when there wet they get very heavy, But a great comfortable boot for the winter, keeps the toes pretty warm
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Re: wading boots
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2010, 08:58:36 PM »
Hodgeman 10yr ago like most things that's gone MIC was way better quality. Old ones had thicker everything, lasted me years. Now happy with Simm guide boots.

Slightly off topic: Can these be professionally resole, if yes where and how much? Felt is getting thin while boot is still in top condition.
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Re: wading boots
« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2010, 09:22:24 PM »
My Simms Freestones are comfortable and not that pricey... as long as you don't mind the all leather look. kinda heavy though... I still love my Hodgmans...
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Re: wading boots
« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2010, 09:35:28 PM »
cabella s  has the ones i use ,which are felt a bottom with tungsten studs  .sumtimes slippery on dry rocks or 7-11 s   floors, but excellent for all lower mainland rivers.had  em for 3 seasons and they are still in excellent shape.had hogemans b4 an they only lasted a couple seasons.i think with shipping they were around 90 bux.
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