Leaky boots

[John Gillio]

Any suggestions on how to seal waders at the stitching. I have a pair that has had limited use but has seapage at the stitching in the legs. Is there a product out there or a reliable home remedy for this, or will I be in leaky boots this fall?

[tjtroester]

aquaseal, plumber goop, most any of the goops, duct tape(temporary). depends too pn the material and constuction of the waders. timothy

[mannym]

The bike patch method or flexible clear silicone might work. There is stuff in a tube for seams on waders too. I used it on my hodgemans at the start of the wading season. It was only about 5 bucks.

Tell you what, I will grab a tube from BP and trade you for a sampling of those supersized clouser minnows you threw at those hybrids.... hahaha.

 

Seriously, if you want a tube, I go there during lunch at least once a month and I am about due. I know this cuz I am starting to get the shakes.

[John Gillio]

Thanks guys. Manny, I'll take you up on the tube of sealant from BP. I'll tie up a few for you . They work great for big smallies too. Just PM me or give me a call when the deed is done. I'm the only one in the local phone book. The waders are the White River breathable waders from BP in case that helps with the material.

[ronk]

Joseph Meyer once demonstrated that by applying rubbing alcohol to the area the leak's location can be pinpointed as it will show up darker.However I don't recall whether it's to be applied to the outside or inside of the waders.

[Jim Kast]

Inside, and they have to be gortex, I think.

[Ed Buric]

Inside, and they have to be gortex, I think.

 

You think correctly

[mannym]

John,

I will grab it next week. Monday/Tuesday. I will make sure to talk with the person behind the counter to see what he says about your type.

Do you have an open evening next week? Maybe we can meet up on the river.

[John Gillio]

John,

I will grab it next week. Monday/Tuesday. I will make sure to talk with the person behind the counter to see what he says about your type.

Do you have an open evening next week? Maybe we can meet up on the river.

Sounds good. It looks like Tues. or Wed. night could work for me.

[Jim Kast]

You think correctly

 

Huh.... what do ya know about that? I guess I'm bound to get one right every now and then!

[John Gillio]

Thanks Ron, Jim, Ed. Any other inf. will be appreciated incase the BP goop doesn't work.

[mannym]

John,

I got the gunk. Tomorrow still an option? I get in town about 6:30 ish.

[John Gillio]

Manny, that is fine. Let me know a time and place to meet you. Thanks for saving me the trip.

[Guest]

They have some breathable waders at Bass Pro on line for $39. They're practically disposable at that price. I usually burn through a tube of goop a year.

Philf

[ronk]

For $39 they'll be disposable alright.Maybe the thing to do is 2 use 2 pair- one that fits right & one a size larger to wear over the 1st pair.That suould keep you reasonably dry for just $78.

[John Gillio]

Manny, thanks for the boot goop. It did the trick.

[tjtroester]

goop is pretty amazing stuff. i have glued felts on lug soled boots with it, timothy