So I posted a while ago that I had bought some waders I found out they were leaking. So to check where they were leaking I filled them with a little bit of water. It seems the water is getting in where the seams from the neoprene boot and the pants are connected. It is really bad on both legs I am just wondering if its even going to be worth patching them or not, and how you guys might recommend using to patch or seal them Im new to fly fishing and would like to get out again. Any help would be great thanks.
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Cant help for the patch job but an easier way of looking for wholes in waders is to simply go in a dark room and get a bright light and put it facing up down in the boot area and simply closing off the tops and look for light coming out of the waders.. No more filling them up with water and trying to dry them out...
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[cool][#0000ff]Don't know what brand you have but if it is Hodgman you are not likely to be able to make a good fix. Once those seams start to go it is almost impossible to make a lasting fix. You can goop them up with Aquaseal and they will hold water when you test them. But the next time you go fishing you get that wet chill again...and the leak is coming in from right next to where you fixed it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]For single small leaks, regular Aquaseal will often make a satisfactory fix. But if you visit a skin diving shop you will also find neoprene glue. I have fixed some seams by stretching the seam out at the point of the leak, applying some neoprene glue, allowing it to dry for a few minutes and then letting the stretched seam return to its normal position. Then you can push the seam forcefully together to get even more of a fix. That stuff is the only thing that will fix a small tear in your 'prenes too. It is what they originally use to put wet suits (and neoprene waders) together. Sniff the fumes for a few minutes and you won't even notice you have a leak in your waders.[/#0000ff]
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Are these breathable or neoprenes? Neoprenes might be a little more forgiving to repair than breathables. The spot you are having the problem is tough to fix due to all the articulation going in there - and the rubbing of the boot top.
If you bought them new, take them back. Almost every wader has a 1year warranty.
Good luck!
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There are several videos about wader repair on youtube.
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Thanks for the ideas guys ill try it if not I didn't pay much for them so I may just have to spring for a new pair no more used ones LOL.
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