Wader Repair ???

[Adam Bomb]

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Hey guys,
I have a pair of Hodgman Duramag 1200 waders that has a leak in the left boot. The problem i have is that the rubber seam where the sole and the boot upper come together is coming apart where the boot bends. Ive attempted to fix it with a few different sealants with no luck at all. The area is only about 1/2 long, so id like to try and save em if i can. Plus this is only the third season on those waders.

I know its a tough fix because its where the boot bends, but does anyone have any advise on how I can fix them? If not, looks like ill have to get some new ones.

Thanks, Adam

[silver one]

Use Marine Goop. it will fix any waders anywhere. and is flexible as it is a partial polly. Similar to rtv but more durable and is made for exacly this. Most stores will have it and Meijer or wallmart have it in sproting goods or camping area.

[Rob]

I 2nd the marine goop thats what i use it works great. If you do have to get a new pair i would not get hodgman waders again. i have had bad luck with them only 1 season of steelhead fishing with a $250 pair of wader and i was gooping them. i had to pull the 4 year old cabela waders out that dont leak a drop of water.

[silver one]

I second that about hodgemans. I go threw about 2 pair of those for everyother brand Ive had and I go threw them. Im on my third year with a pair of gander Mountain waders and other then my lacross waders these seem to be the best. I have no holes in these yet


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