Peter,

I was in your local fly shop (Grindstone) looking at waders last Saturday
and I did see the Wardells but they are too heavy for what I want them for.
You know, I am an agnostic as far as country of origin goes these days. The
Horror! Bimmers assembled by good ol' boys in the deep south instead of
Turks in Germany! Canons/Nikons made in southeast asia! (is it Malaysia?).
No, the world outside is not as backward as some people think.

Yuji

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"Peter Charles" wrote in message
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After comparing Canadian Wardells to Simms Freestones (same dollars),
I wouldn't touch the Simms with a barge pole (durability). However,
if you're after maximum portability the Wardells, being heavier, won't
pack down like the Freestones. I'd go back and have another look at
Clearwaters as I think Orvis has gone back to the original formula. I
put six hard seasons on my Clearwaters and their still my backups and
(Frank's G).

I've now put one and half seasons on my Wardells and I remain very
happy with them.

Peter

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