Waders recommendations needed

[BT67]

Originally Posted by NJSquatch

did u try repairing your existing waders? I have a pair of pro-lines that are held together with aqua-seal

have the hardest time pinpointing the leak so no

[Wilson]

Originally Posted by BT67

have the hardest time pinpointing the leak so no

Try going in a closet or a real dark room with your waders and strong flashlight. Put the light in the leg that leaks and look for light coming trough. Oh yeah bring some chalk or a marking device.
If you see light through the waders 'well that's a leak. Mark it and look for other leaks.
Apply aqua seal to that area.

[BT67]

Originally Posted by Wilson

Try going in a closet or a real dark room with your waders and strong flashlight. Put the light in the leg that leaks and look for light coming trough. Oh yeah bring some chalk or a marking device.
If you see light through the waders 'well that's a leak. Mark it and look for other leaks.
Apply aqua seal to that area.

Thanks but that sounds like a PITA, I can get LL beans with 25% off tonight so I think I'm gonna spend a bit more this time and hope for the best

[NJSquatch]

Originally Posted by Wilson

Try going in a closet or a real dark room with your waders and strong flashlight. Put the light in the leg that leaks and look for light coming trough. Oh yeah bring some chalk or a marking device.
If you see light through the waders 'well that's a leak. Mark it and look for other leaks.
Apply aqua seal to that area.

This technique works great. Pay attention to the stitching/seams

[Chrisper4694]

I just slathered my seams with flex seal as seen on tv...seems to have worked haha

[acabtp]

Originally Posted by Goin Fishin

Can't beat the Cabela's breathable stocking foot waders matched with a nice pair of Simms boots. Cabela's have a lifetime guarantee and the price is right.

unfortunately this is not true anymore. cabelas waders only have a one year warranty. they consider them footwear now, not clothing. i bought a pair several years ago when they did still have lifetime warranty, and after they made the change to one year they refused to honor the warranty that was in effect when i bought them. makes you question the "lifetime warranty" on any of the rest of their gear, since apparently they can always just stop honoring it.

[Chrisper4694]

Originally Posted by acabtp

unfortunately this is not true anymore. cabelas waders only have a one year warranty. they consider them footwear now, not clothing. i bought a pair several years ago when they did still have lifetime warranty, and after they made the change to one year they refused to honor the warranty that was in effect when i bought them. makes you question the "lifetime warranty" on any of the rest of their gear, since apparently they can always just stop honoring it.

i would've let them hear some nasty stuff after that wow! shimmano stopped their rod lifetime warranties a while back but still honor any that were bought during the time period. I've already used them twice! No questions asked it just cost me whatever it was to ship it to them, had a brand new one in a week or so.

[muskynut]

I am a fishing guide and use Caddis Systems guide series waders. Many makes are very high priced......with the activity I do I wear through them in a year or so just from walking/wading....back and forth in crotch area.

Caddis Systems waders are reasonably priced and they also have decent shoes you can match up to the booties if you get the type without boots attached.

Have the "Guide Series" and love them. Hope this helps.

Capt. Dave
Live to Fish Guide Service

[akoop]

Originally Posted by BT67

have the hardest time pinpointing the leak so no

In the past I have put dish detergent on the seams, then used my air compressor to blow from the inside out. You see a nice bubble where the leak is.

[RWole]

A lot of companies have did away with lifetime guarantees. They are going with
pro rated. Turned in a Loomis and they asked for make and model , received
a brand new replacement with $100 credit off the price. I paid balance. Not
a total loss but not a free replacement.