Hey guys,

A few weeks ago, I posted about wanting wader repair info. Although everyone seemed pretty negative about it, I decided to give it a shot. If it can save me from having to buy a new pair for a while, what the h___...

Anyways, I filled 'em up with water and noticed water STREAMING from an area in the crotch (I already knew there was a leak somewhere in the crotch). Saw a BIG ol' hole, about 1/8" in diameter. Marked that one, then put a generous amount of Aquaseal to it when it dried. The night before my test run, I had the bright idea to check the side of the crotch that lead to my other leg (I remembered I was getting water in both legs). Another hole, just a little smaller than the first. Fixed that one too.

Got out in the water the next day and the patch jobs, combined with the new "wading shoes" ($9.99 KMart aquasock-ish deals, replaced the old shoes I accidentally left at the delta), made for the most comfortable tubing experience I've had in a long time.

Moral of the story: Don't give up on your waders so easy. I had big obvious holes that were easy to fix. $8 on Aquaseal is a lot easier to manage than $40+ for new rubber.

-odb

P.S., We'll see how long it lasts...