waders?????????????????????? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jimmyjones · 07-29-2008, 08:34 PM

thinking of getting waders before cooler waters of winter roll in. Which pants and waders are dry and recommended users? Light and mobile, yet not too costly? Thanks Gents JIMMY

dgax65 · 07-29-2008, 09:43 PM

Hodgman makes some nice breathable waders. The sell them at Sports Authority and Cabelas.

One Rev · 07-30-2008, 05:48 AM

Get the one's with a zipper so's you can relieve yourself without totally disrobing. In my opinion that's the only drawback to my waders.

Mike R
Landlocked in Lakeside

Billy V · 07-30-2008, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by One Rev

Get the one's with a zipper so's you can relieve yourself without totally disrobing. In my opinion that's the only drawback to my waders.

Mike R
Landlocked in Lakeside

I've never seen a set with a zipper, is there a manufacturer that make a set?

Pescavore1 · 07-30-2008, 11:50 AM

Here is one I'm planning on getting.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...007000_500-7-1

Jay

madscientist · 07-30-2008, 12:08 PM

I had zippered ones but the zipper didn't hold up very well and leaked slightly from the get go. Wasn't that much more convenient than just slipping the straps off my shoulders and rolling down anyways. The ones I have now (can't remember where I got them) have a little velcro pouch in the front that has proven to be a great place to keep keys, sunglasses, lobster gauge, license, and even a jig or hook or two.

yellowklr · 07-30-2008, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madscientist

I had zippered ones but the zipper didn't hold up very well and leaked slightly from the get go. Wasn't that much more convenient than just slipping the straps off my shoulders and rolling down anyways. The ones I have now (can't remember where I got them) have a little velcro pouch in the front that has proven to be a great place to keep keys, sunglasses, lobster gauge, license, and even a jig or hook or two.

Brad can you tell us who makes them??

Holy Mackerel · 07-30-2008, 02:39 PM

My zipper waders were nice and convenient too. But after a little over a year, the zipper came unhinged... And there is not way to re-hinge it without damaging the zipper track.

They have a 1 yr warranty with Bass Pro Shops, but Hodgemans has a 2 year warranty. (they overlap) I called Hodgemans 1-800

and they gave me a RMA#.... I sent them back, so they can inspect whether or not they fall under warranty. I sent them back a couple weeks ago.

I went back to my old pair, non-zipper cabelas brand ~$100, (which need some re-waterproofing) they also have a nice pocket pouch inside the waders. It isn't too much of a pain to do your do your business now that it is warm weather. However, in the winter it was nice to have that zipper, instead of having to take off your paddle jacket, and layers, etc.

Did I just type all this, I must need to go out and catch some fish!

jimmyjones · 07-30-2008, 09:13 PM

Wellll Alright Then ! THanks for info. Hodgemans it is! JIMMY

madscientist · 07-31-2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowklr

Brad can you tell us who makes them??

It was either basspro or cabela's brand. Not hodgeman.

Holy Mackerel · 08-12-2008, 10:07 AM

Thought I would post a followup to my earlier post. Hodgeman owned by Stearns, sent me brand new zipper waders, and fully honored their warranty. Now I have to be careful with this pair. I did see at West Marine, some sort of zipper lube. Maybe I will pick some up.

chris

Zed · 08-12-2008, 10:15 AM

Hey Chris, just plain ol candle wax (paraffin) is a great zipper lube.
Rub the wax on the closed zipper, then run the zip a few times to spread out the wax.

Holy Mackerel · 08-12-2008, 10:39 AM

Good idea Troy, thanks for the tip!

07-29-2008, 08:34 PM	#1
jimmyjones Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 41	waders?????????????????????? thinking of getting waders before cooler waters of winter roll in. Which pants and waders are dry and recommended users? Light and mobile, yet not too costly? Thanks Gents JIMMY

07-29-2008, 09:43 PM	#2
dgax65 Guerro Grande Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 629	Hodgman makes some nice breathable waders. The sell them at Sports Authority and Cabelas. __________________ Douglas Gaxiola Team No Fish- Amateur Staff

07-30-2008, 11:50 AM	#5
Pescavore1 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Scripps Ranch Posts: 82	Zip-front wader Here is one I'm planning on getting. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...007000_500-7-1 Jay

07-30-2008, 12:08 PM	#6
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	I had zippered ones but the zipper didn't hold up very well and leaked slightly from the get go. Wasn't that much more convenient than just slipping the straps off my shoulders and rolling down anyways. The ones I have now (can't remember where I got them) have a little velcro pouch in the front that has proven to be a great place to keep keys, sunglasses, lobster gauge, license, and even a jig or hook or two. __________________

07-30-2008, 09:13 PM	#9
jimmyjones Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 41	waders???????? Wellll Alright Then ! THanks for info. Hodgemans it is! JIMMY

07-30-2008, 05:48 AM	#3
One Rev Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 65	Get the one's with a zipper so's you can relieve yourself without totally disrobing. In my opinion that's the only drawback to my waders. Mike R Landlocked in Lakeside

07-30-2008, 02:39 PM	#8
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	My zipper waders were nice and convenient too. But after a little over a year, the zipper came unhinged... And there is not way to re-hinge it without damaging the zipper track. They have a 1 yr warranty with Bass Pro Shops, but Hodgemans has a 2 year warranty. (they overlap) I called Hodgemans 1-800 and they gave me a RMA#.... I sent them back, so they can inspect whether or not they fall under warranty. I sent them back a couple weeks ago. I went back to my old pair, non-zipper cabelas brand ~$100, (which need some re-waterproofing) they also have a nice pocket pouch inside the waders. It isn't too much of a pain to do your do your business now that it is warm weather. However, in the winter it was nice to have that zipper, instead of having to take off your paddle jacket, and layers, etc. Did I just type all this, I must need to go out and catch some fish!

08-12-2008, 10:07 AM	#11
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Thought I would post a followup to my earlier post. Hodgeman owned by Stearns, sent me brand new zipper waders, and fully honored their warranty. Now I have to be careful with this pair. I did see at West Marine, some sort of zipper lube. Maybe I will pick some up. chris

08-12-2008, 10:15 AM	#12
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	Hey Chris, just plain ol candle wax (paraffin) is a great zipper lube. Rub the wax on the closed zipper, then run the zip a few times to spread out the wax.

08-12-2008, 10:39 AM	#13
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	Good idea Troy, thanks for the tip!