Albright Tackle

I thought their Bridgstone Waders look interesting for under $70.  Looked for some online reviews but only found some for what I guess was an older design that could be bought for $40.  Couldn't find anything on the new design they now carry.  Could always use a pair for backups or to lend to friends.


Their sizing chart looks confusing.... 
 If it is based on "if you measure this - buy this size" then to get waders to accomodate size 12 feet with heavy socks,  I need to buy waders to accommodate a person with a  54" waist and 38" inseam.   

I have a 5 wt from that I bought a few years back and love it.  Their sales are awesome. 

I am (tomorrow!).  And I did.  Got a few dozen, good looking bonefish flies from them.

-Allen

Not to rush you but i thought you had already left to join Boogie & Co.
Good fishing, Pare'

Albright was formed when Sage bought Redington and their sales manager found himself out of a job.  He rebadged Redington and immediately had a product line to offer dealers that was not part of the USSR consortium (Umpqua, Sage, Simms & Rio).  I believe they are still sold in some stores, but most sales go direct to public at 'wholesale prices'... which is why their pricing is so competitive.

You get what you pay for in quality... if you want Sage quality you will need to spend the money.  If you are like me and would rather have 6 decent rods for the same price (that the dog might step on in the boat, or might get dropped on the rocks) then these are a good rod to buy.  Fit and finish might not be the best, but they use good graphite and cast well.

I have several GPX rods that are from about 2005 and they have held up well.

I think Echo makes much better quality rods than Albright, has a better warranty, actually supports fly shops, and in the end will probably be around longer. But I'll admit, as a fly shop owner, I'm biased and have skin in the game.