Zippered Waders? - advice needed - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Hunters Pa · 12-20-2013, 09:14 AM

So I have a couple Bass Pro giftcards I want to use. Looking for zippered breathable waders to stay dry on chilly trips. Did a search in the forums and did not find anything substantial, so looking for recommendations. I am 5'11 and about 150#. I already have neoprene waders for tubing so looking for thoughts on something to stay dry and layer underneath to add warmth when needed.

Not looking to break the bank, but willing to spend on something that will last.

wbrewski · 12-20-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

So I have a couple Bass Pro giftcards I want to use. Looking for zippered breathable waders to stay dry on chilly trips. Did a search in the forums and did not find anything substantial, so looking for recommendations. I am 5'11 and about 150#. I already have neoprene waders for tubing so looking for thoughts on something to stay dry and layer underneath to add warmth when needed.

Not looking to break the bank, but willing to spend on something that will last.

E-BAY all kinds cheep.

Jimmyz123 · 12-20-2013, 02:48 PM

I just bought regular waders and installed a zipper into the ones I bought. It saved me about $60.

wbrewski · 12-20-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

I just bought regular waders and installed a zipper into the ones I bought. It saved me about $60.

did you post how you did it in the forum? I got the zippers and goop just need the directions.

Jimmyz123 · 12-20-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by wbrewski

did you post how you did it in the forum? I got the zippers and goop just need the directions.

I'll post up pics. It was pretty easy. Granted it may not be 100% water proof, but it gets the job done.

ctfphoto · 12-20-2013, 04:05 PM

After going with breathable waders that got old and cold I just switched to High End Scuba Booties and a pair of snow boarder pants/bib. Together they cost less than my waders and are way warmer. I also use velcro straps to make a more water tight seal.

Hunters Pa · 12-21-2013, 10:24 AM

Thanks for the replies. I have scuba booties and splash pants. Looking to stay dry when I wade into the water and when I drop my feet over the sides to lower center of gravity

Hunters Pa · 12-21-2013, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by wbrewski

E-BAY all kinds cheep.

Yep, looking for reviews from people that fish from a yak

steveooo · 12-21-2013, 12:54 PM

I have these

http://www.hodgman.com/Hodgman®-Hic...efault,pd.html

Good quality, the zipper works great, and they get the job done. My only real complaint is that over time (and neglect), the saltwater will deteriorate the taped seams, and that is where they will leak first. I never wore extra shoes or booties over the neoprene feet, so I'm sure the walks to and from the car to the launch spots also contributed to their early demise. If you take care of them, they will last you a very long time.

My next purchase will be a nice pair of Kokatat paddling pants from Andy at OEX.

rieffer · 12-21-2013, 03:16 PM

Can anyone give me some contact names or numbers to get zipper's for my waders? I couldn't find any plastic one's at the local fabric stores. There was a great posting a couple of weeks back on how to do the install, but not where to get the materials.

landwhale · 12-21-2013, 03:17 PM

Shawn I have a pair of Hodgeman zippered waders I have been wearing for a year and have been very happy with them.

philr21 · 01-06-2014, 06:14 AM

I have the pair of breathable zippered from Cabelas. Love them, 2nd pair and no issues. Like them so much gave the non-zippered pair of same waders to a friend.

You can see me wearing in my report if you want to see what they look like. Makes a world of difference when the morning Monster drink decides it needs to evacuate.

12-20-2013, 09:14 AM	#1
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,359	Zippered Waders? - advice needed So I have a couple Bass Pro giftcards I want to use. Looking for zippered breathable waders to stay dry on chilly trips. Did a search in the forums and did not find anything substantial, so looking for recommendations. I am 5'11 and about 150#. I already have neoprene waders for tubing so looking for thoughts on something to stay dry and layer underneath to add warmth when needed. Not looking to break the bank, but willing to spend on something that will last.

12-20-2013, 02:48 PM	#3
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	I just bought regular waders and installed a zipper into the ones I bought. It saved me about $60. __________________ No better time than being on the water, God Bless, JimmyZ

12-21-2013, 03:17 PM	#11
landwhale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Seal Beach Posts: 506	Shawn I have a pair of Hodgeman zippered waders I have been wearing for a year and have been very happy with them. __________________

12-20-2013, 04:05 PM	#6
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	After going with breathable waders that got old and cold I just switched to High End Scuba Booties and a pair of snow boarder pants/bib. Together they cost less than my waders and are way warmer. I also use velcro straps to make a more water tight seal.

12-21-2013, 10:24 AM	#7
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,359	Thanks for the replies. I have scuba booties and splash pants. Looking to stay dry when I wade into the water and when I drop my feet over the sides to lower center of gravity

12-21-2013, 12:54 PM	#9
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	I have these http://www.hodgman.com/Hodgman®-Hic...efault,pd.html Good quality, the zipper works great, and they get the job done. My only real complaint is that over time (and neglect), the saltwater will deteriorate the taped seams, and that is where they will leak first. I never wore extra shoes or booties over the neoprene feet, so I'm sure the walks to and from the car to the launch spots also contributed to their early demise. If you take care of them, they will last you a very long time. My next purchase will be a nice pair of Kokatat paddling pants from Andy at OEX.

12-21-2013, 03:16 PM	#10
rieffer Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 91	Can anyone give me some contact names or numbers to get zipper's for my waders? I couldn't find any plastic one's at the local fabric stores. There was a great posting a couple of weeks back on how to do the install, but not where to get the materials.

01-06-2014, 06:14 AM	#12
philr21 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Yokosuka, Japan Posts: 228	I have the pair of breathable zippered from Cabelas. Love them, 2nd pair and no issues. Like them so much gave the non-zippered pair of same waders to a friend. You can see me wearing in my report if you want to see what they look like. Makes a world of difference when the morning Monster drink decides it needs to evacuate.