by Clive O Driscoll » Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:07 pm
Just saw this thread,
I do mostly Fly Fishing for Salmon, and since coming back from abroad got me back into it and of course in need of Breathable waders.
Patagonia Rio Gallegos is what I went for, as they are half the price of Simms G4's and to be honest, I can't say anything about Simms waders as I never owned a Pair, each to their own i suppose. But their Boots I can vouch for....
The Patagonia I got were a great buy, I used quiet a lot this year from Jan 17 ( Opening day for my Club ) to getting back to Sea Beach Fishing, wading through rough High water on the Laune, Lee etc, brambles, etc to scrambling over rocks, etc with Beach.
The fit is Larger than I wanted first, but being back in Ireland the Thermals had to come out and the extra room is very Welcome, so not rubbing the Seams as such.. The only Leak I've had so far to date, is when I had a 4" Tube fly ( start of Season ) get caught in the Howling wind and lash me straight into my thigh, fixed with a bit of Aquasure, jobs Oxo.
Straight after Every day's Fishing, I hang on the line and wash with the hose, leave them there and let them dry away in the Air. Cant complain really.
Had a few Neoprene waders, great for start of the Season but personally I prefer to use my Dry suit Thermals and Breathables, so by summer time, ditch the Thermals and roll down the waders...
Clive