Montana trout wranglers repair your breathable waders. Enter a description of the repair your waders need required. The only problem with those is if you get the heavier neoprene, theyre too hot and if you get lighter ones, you go through 2 pair per year. Tips for safe wading written by mac huff these tips for safe wading will make your fishing a lot more fun and could save your life. But wader designs have evolved considerably in the last decade. Tips for safe wading trout fishing articles how to. You then can apply a liberal amount of aquaseal or sg20 a flexible epoxy like material to the leaky area to seal it again. The care of your waders is a huge factor when determining the lifespan. As you hold your old waders in your hand, you suddenly remember that towards the end of last winter, they leaked. Cabelas pro staff member jon lewis shows us how to patch breathable waders. Another alternative is to mix water and surgical spirit 5050 into one of those small garden spray bottles. Wader repair with flex seal general discussion forum. Wipe the roughened area with the acetone and clean rag. No need to get the waders wet, then dry them out again to fix them.
Get a head lamp or similar flashlight and press it against the fabric of your waders, with the lights turned out in a room, you will see the leaks as very bright spots in the fabric. It set up in an hour or less and i was back fishing with the waders and no leaks the next day. Just a quick how to or diy on fixing your leaky neoprene waders. Turn completely dry waders inside out and fill with water to the level of suspected leak. If you want to just make it through the season it can often be accomplished with some success, however. Discussion in waterfowl hunting started by preston, jan 15, 20. How to repair pinholes or tears in breathable waders. This video from realtree outdoors shows you an onthego repair. Favorite chest waders for trapping only trapperman forums. This article from one of our endorsed guides contains some of the finest nuggets of wading tips ive ever seen. Turn the waders right side out and clean the surrounding area of the tear. Product title caddis mens deluxe breathable stockingfoot waders.
Finding a leak and repairing your breathable waders. How to repair leaky waders fishing tips tricks hacks youtube. Arriving thousands of miles from the nearest fly shop only to find pinhole leaks is no fun. Last time i checked i like my waders to not leak and you probably do too. How to repair leaking fishing waders finding a leak or hole in your fishing waders can turn a good day sour in seconds. My waders leak around the crotch you guys think flex seal will seal it off or eat thru the neoprene preston, jan. For the patch to adhere effectively, avoid any loose debris, grease or oil. Happily, we no longer have to endure the discomfort of tightfitting brown neoprene waders unaffectionately known on many rivers as sausage casings for the skin.
Humidity and moisture can promote the growth of mildew. I try flex tape on a pr of hip boots that had spot that worn an close to leaking but not yet, i give it credit for stick on better than aqua seal, i put 2 piece of tape on top each other, the sides on 2 sides of tape, came up but in aways it stuck tight after several days use, it might sto. Simms guide on how to repair a small tear in your waders with aquasure. Take your hand and spread the rubbing alcohol onto the inside fabric. Finding and fixing leaks in your waders goretex wader. He wouldnt wade any deeper than knees without crying about a leak in his. This video demonstrates how to find wader leaks in both breathable and neoprene waders and how to repair the leaking holes. To repair any neoprene waders you may need to fill your waders with water to find the leak but in most cases the leak should be easy to find.
On the surface, the category of mens waders sees relatively straightforward. Repair cracks and leaks in your rubber boots gear aid. While we never anticipate our waders failing us, it happens from time to time. I understand that breathable waders are more comfortable, and that neos can be.
Finding and repairing leaks before heading out for a day of fishing will save you the headache of soaked clothing or the dangers of hypothermia. Sand the damaged area lightly to roughen the surface. Simms waders are all built from a durable breathable fabric. Repair a hole in patagonia waders ifixit repair guide. Neoprene waders keep you dry and protect your legs and chest from cold water. Going with the 3mm waders would also allow them to be more comfortable in the spring and fall while i might just be slightly uncomfortable in the winter. Ive used this stuff for 20 years on all manner of waders. Need a little help with waders unrelated to fishing in general discussion by noquarter. Be prepared with these at home and on the water wader repair. This small but mighty package contains everything you need to permanently repair rubber, neoprene or waterproof breathable waders, including gear aids powerful aquaseal and tenacious patches.
As i was starting my third waterfowl season i ran into the inevitable problem of leaky waders. Follow these easy instructions for a simple, nearinvisible patch for your waders. A great trick for finding leaks in goretex waders is to use a flashlight. Water will enter your waders through every puncture and tear. Is there a product that will work best to seal the leaks once i locate the source. In my 40 years of duck hunting and patching waders, the patch job using most of the above patch chemicals will only work for a short time and the leak will be back. Try to keep as much of the weight of the water inside the waders supported somehow to avoid placing undue strain on the seams. Just clean the area surrounding the tear with isopropyl alcohol and then apply aquaseal fd.
You can just spot repair the holes you marked with tape by dipping the brush into the plasti dip and then applying it to the area, pushing it into the hole or seams as you go. Moisture on the inside of your rubber boots can damage the lining. Repair your breathable waders with ease montana trout wranglers. Open the garage, turn on the fan, put on the gloves and respirator grab a foam brush and open the can of plasti dip. Ted leeson wrote a wonderful book titled the orvis guide to tackle care and repair.
For more waterfowling tips, visit cabelas northern flight here. Ive been told that its a little trickier patching neoprene waders than it is to patch breathable or rubber waders. How to care for and repair fly fishing waders guide. One method you could try is, in a completely darkened room take a torch and shine it from the inside of the waders out.
Now rub the leaky area with a cotton ball dipped in. The quickest way to locate the source of the puncture is to turn your waders inside out and spray the general area of the leak with rubbing alcohol. However i have literally zero experience using a wader. As stated in the article, patching waders can be a futile effort. Neoprenes are the hardet waders to patch as the water seems to be able to migrate around the patch in some instances creating more of a spot than a leak.
If you know where your waders are leaking, skip down to the patching a hole section. Patching them yourself is not only easy, but will give you more bragging rights than your last fish tale. For extra protection, turn waders inside out and repeat all. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest fishing news and tips.
I will include a check with the waders or i will call orvis customer service and provide my credit card number. When you figure out the best way, be sure to tell olred. I once heard to turn the waders inside out, fill them with water and then look for the droplets coming out of the holes and circle them with a sharpie. Amazons choice for wader repair kit gear aid wader and boot repair kit for neoprene and breathable waders, includes aquaseal fd adhesive and patches 4. After fooling around with the patch routine,i finally figured out the best solution is to just buy another pair of waders. Not a horrific leak or anything but certainly a couple of creepers one is right at my crotch as well so it means that any. What can you do to find and repair these pesky pinholes. Patching breathable waders michigan sportsman online. The tips and advice on wader care weve offered today will get you started down the road of long, highperforming wader life. First lets talk about breathable waders like patagonia and simms.
Mark leaking spot with a sharpee and seal with mcnett aquaseal. The area youre about to repair must be clean and dry. I had mentioned that staying dry was the point of wearing waders and now you are thinking, this is going to suck. Put adhesive in the hole and also spread adhesive along back edge of patch and place patch onto the waders. During these times, there are a few guidelines to follow. Turn your waders right side out and look for a dark spot to appear on the face fabric. How to repair leaking fishing waders fishtec blog for. For more waterfowling tips, visit cabelas northern flight.
Waders that are improperly dried, stored and transported will have a shorter lifespan than waders that are cared for properly. But before taking any wadercare actions, be sure to consult the instructions and recommendations provided by the fly fishing wader manufacturer. I will keep at least one box of this stuff on hand at all times now instead of having to buy new waders every year. Apply aquaseal sr to the crack or hole on your rubber boot. In the december issue of nebraskaland magazine, i have a lighthearted article on page 44 about my failed attempt to repair my beloved waders given to me as an anniversary gift by my wife years ago. How to patch neoprene waders locate the puncture or tear by rolling up the neoprene waders. He devoted a full chapter to the care and repair of waders. How to patch breathable waders cabelas northern flight. Any tips or advice on patching leaks in nylon waders. Use these instructions and photo examples below to find and repair pinholes, tears, or holes in your breathable waders. I need new waders, but my daughter also needs braces. Extend the glue beyond the edges of the crack or puncture to prevent further cracking and get a good seal.
Patching neoprene waders with something that works september 22, 2015 pentale. Most fishing waders come with a repair kit to be used once you notice a leaking, so use it in the following way. Patching neoprene waders with something that works blind 9. Gear aids aquaseal wader repair kit makes it easy to patch hip waders and chest waders wherever the fish are biting by the lake, river, stream or creek. Canvas, rubber, or breathable waders usually require 24 hours to repair, but toss this emergency patch kit. Turn your waders inside out and apply tape to the tear, making sure to bring the two side of material neatly together. Finding and fixing leaks in your goretex waders there are few items on your packing list to alaska, bc, or tierra del fuego as important as your goretex waders and rain jacket. After putting on a new tip, i used the remainder of the patching material with no problem.