Simms Tributary Waders

[pickardjw]

Anyone ever try a pair of these Simms Tributary Waders? Looking for a pair that won't break the bank (sub $200). Based on what I've read on other forums the cheapest Simms are better than the middle-of-the-product-line Frogg Toggs, Redington, etc. that fall into that price point.

https://www.simmsfishing.com/shop/womens-mens-waders/tributary-stockingfoot-s19#size-chart-anchor

[Bareback]

If they carry the same warranty go for it. I’ve always said you get what you pay for. Never had a Simms product I didn’t like.

What I’ve found with waders is if you walk a lot and beat brush they will all leak sooner then expected. Boat fishing mostly they last a long time. I had some reddingtons last seven years without leaking, zipper finally failed most likely due to operator error.

Reminds me of the day when I could get hodgeman waders and boots for under a $100. It was an annual purchase with shoe goo in addition.

[jackelope]

Following this as I've been looking at the same waders.

[cavemann]

The question is always what are you using them for??  As mentioned, if warrantied Sims are good.  Their lower end are actually no better then some of the others at that price.  I have a pair of hodgman's H3 breathable I paid about $175 for and love them..  That said I only use them in and out of boat and river/bank fishing.  Not a lot of brush pounding. 

[pickardjw]

Probably not pounding any brush. Mostly for the boat and float tube.