Fixed a Hole in My Wader - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

roby · 10-02-2012, 08:38 PM

On the Islander trip this past summer the captain had to cut a hole in my waders to get to a treble hook that was in my calf. The items used for the fix came with the waders.

The pics below illustrate the process on how I patched the hole.

* I also gooped the outside of the waders where the patch was put in.

jorluivil · 10-02-2012, 08:46 PM

Just curious......why didn't you cut the patch to match the size of the area that was cutout?

roby · 10-02-2012, 08:50 PM

If I remember correctly, the directions stated to cut the patch a quarter inch larger than the hole.

jorluivil · 10-03-2012, 02:12 AM

Eye see

mtnbykr2 · 10-03-2012, 06:27 AM

alright Roby, you are just the handy man this week, way to DIY...thanks for sharin the info....

wiredantz · 10-03-2012, 07:05 AM

Roby, your making holes in all the wrong places.

Anyways good job on the patch

TJones · 07-27-2013, 04:31 PM

those are some nice waders . they look like they have extra protection at the friction points . what brand are they ? one other thing . what happens if i can't find the kit to waders ? do i contact manufacturer ? or is this something i might be able to purchase separately ? i know i have one decent hole , possibly a second . the supply repair kit probably handles only one repair kit .

roby · 07-27-2013, 04:42 PM

The waders are from Hodgman. I don't think they make that exact model anymore.

If the holes are small just use goop.

If they are bigger just buy a kit from Amazon or Sport Chalet.

http://www.amazon.com/McNett-Aquasea...der+repair+kit

10-02-2012, 08:38 PM	#1
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	Fixed a Hole in My Wader On the Islander trip this past summer the captain had to cut a hole in my waders to get to a treble hook that was in my calf. The items used for the fix came with the waders. The pics below illustrate the process on how I patched the hole. * I also gooped the outside of the waders where the patch was put in.

10-02-2012, 08:46 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Just curious......why didn't you cut the patch to match the size of the area that was cutout? __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-03-2012, 02:12 AM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Eye see __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

10-03-2012, 06:27 AM	#5
mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	alright Roby, you are just the handy man this week, way to DIY...thanks for sharin the info.... __________________

10-03-2012, 07:05 AM	#6
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	Roby, your making holes in all the wrong places. Anyways good job on the patch __________________ Team: Disbanded You only have one chance in this life...make the right decision(s)...so you don't regret it

10-02-2012, 08:50 PM	#3
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	If I remember correctly, the directions stated to cut the patch a quarter inch larger than the hole.

07-27-2013, 04:31 PM	#7
TJones Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,526	thank you those are some nice waders . they look like they have extra protection at the friction points . what brand are they ? one other thing . what happens if i can't find the kit to waders ? do i contact manufacturer ? or is this something i might be able to purchase separately ? i know i have one decent hole , possibly a second . the supply repair kit probably handles only one repair kit .

07-27-2013, 04:42 PM	#8
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	The waders are from Hodgman. I don't think they make that exact model anymore. If the holes are small just use goop. If they are bigger just buy a kit from Amazon or Sport Chalet. http://www.amazon.com/McNett-Aquasea...der+repair+kit