07-23-2003, 11:46 PM
[cool]If you have Hodgmans, and you have had them for at least a year, you can either dip them in heavy sealing solution (joke) or raise them up high and shove a new pair under them. They are inexpensive, compared to Simms and some of the other waders, but they do not hold up. Almost everyone I know (including me) starts fighting the "trickle leaks" after a few wearings.
I think my next experimental waders will be the LaCrosse. They bought out the Red Ball line. That used to be my favorite in the lightweight waders. I also plan to go with the recommendations of everyone who has owned a pair of the Simms Guide Weight waders, and get a pair ot those.
Other than that, the best I can suggest is filling them up with water after each outing and checking for any new pinholes. Put a dab of Aquaseal on each new hole and in no time you will have the whole outside of your waders treated with sealing solution (no joke).
To be perfectly serious, I know there are a lot of "waterproofing" sprays, designed to be used on tent fabric, etc. It might be worth a try to visit a good camping equipment outlet and see if they can recommend something. Let us know if your experiment works.
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I think my next experimental waders will be the LaCrosse. They bought out the Red Ball line. That used to be my favorite in the lightweight waders. I also plan to go with the recommendations of everyone who has owned a pair of the Simms Guide Weight waders, and get a pair ot those.
Other than that, the best I can suggest is filling them up with water after each outing and checking for any new pinholes. Put a dab of Aquaseal on each new hole and in no time you will have the whole outside of your waders treated with sealing solution (no joke).
To be perfectly serious, I know there are a lot of "waterproofing" sprays, designed to be used on tent fabric, etc. It might be worth a try to visit a good camping equipment outlet and see if they can recommend something. Let us know if your experiment works.
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