I'm super cheap when it comes to fly fishing (like don't spend over $50 for a reel 5wt and under). The exceptions I found are waders and boots. I classify cheap waders as around $100-150. It really depends on how hard/conditions you fish and how often. Do you walk 25 ft from the car and step into shallow water? Or do you hike, bushwack, boulder hop and stream crawl? Now I can't imagine anything under $100 lasting for long even under light conditions. I fish very hard and tough conditions and this is what I've found. Cabela's are the best at around $120. The Compass Deadfall ($150) are junk and lack durability. I slid on a rock, nothing dramatic, and got a leak and the outer shell didn't even tear. Very evident that the fabric is not durable (and not covered by warranty). Replaced with Compass Ledges II ($170) and these are a beast! I fished/hiked 40x this year alone in demanding conditions and these held up well. Unfortunately, I think Compass might have discontinued them. At this price point I'd go with Simms Tributary ($200). I bought a pair of Simms Freestone ($300) but haven't worn them yet cause the Ledges II are still going strong. I have a pair of Patagonias that cost around $300 a few years ago but I blew the seams on them. Were fantastic up until them. A few caveats and notes: a lot of waders will begin to leak around the boots, Cabela's and Compass 360 included. Sucks when its cold out during the winter and that is when I'll switch to my new Simms. Second, look for sales: I got my Cabelas for $100 on sale, a 2nd pair of Ledges II for around $100 on sale and the Simms Freestone are on sale right now for around $225. Simms Tributary are on sale for around $140!

Thank you. I would be interested in Seeing a comparison between the Compass Deadfall at $140 and Simms Tributary at approx $180 for example.

Thank you for another great, informative video. I'm hoping to get by this season with Keen water shoes, and booties, with waders.

Excellent review! What a pleasure to watch a proper, informative review...compared to so much garbage some people are posting. Thanks for your efforts. Much appreciated 🙏

Perfect!!! The first pair you showed with the boots built in look like they will be perfect as rain gear while riding my motorcycles! That's why I'm watching this video, I need rain gear for my motorcycles.

Absolutely excellent review man. Really appreciate the time and effort. Thanks man.

Great video. I ended up buying the Dark Lightning waders after watching your video. They have been good waders for keeping me dry. My problem with them has been I get blisters on my big toes every time I use them. Now I'm watching KZfaq reviews again to try and find some better ones. For the price that I paid for them I've been happy with them but I'm sick of getting blisters.

I just started surf fishing since I moved out to SF from Jenner (which is all rock fishing) - the information you provided was perfect in getting me some waders and catch me some fish. Thanks man!

I have had questions for a while on waders thanks. I can now look with knowledge.

Just on time!!!! I’m about to buy a pair.

Awesome Benji! Thx for that vid. I was wondern how waders work too. Great video bro.👍Helpful for many I bet

Great video! Very informative, thanks!

Hey Benjie, another great video brother with very valuable and insightful information. Since I am new to the surf fishing hobby and probably will be going out to fish once or twice every month I’ve decided to give a cheaper brand (FishingSir) a try. Based on my first try out in the surf I can definitely tell you that comfort on the boots was missing. To help with that issue I added a Dr Scholls gel insoles. That helped a bit but still a bit loose and my feet are sliding inside. I can see why getting an actual boots/shoes would be the ideal comfort for you and pairing it using a more expensive waders would be the way to go. Anyway, looking forward to meet you at Pismo in three weeks🤙

Thank you, some very good advice

Great review of both high price and low price waders! thank you very much.

Thanks man. I just got into surf fishing and will get the DL as my first pair

Great video Benjie hope to see u soon thanks great info 🎣

So helpful video brotha, I've been looking for my first waders and this helps me pick n choose which one to get....thanks n see u on the sand👍 🤙

Thanks for the review, especially showing that the cheap ones are also fine.

great info and video thanks!