Hodgman Guidelite waders - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Corey · 11-25-2010, 12:37 PM

Anybody use these? They are on sale cheap, but I have heard lots of bad reviews on hodgman's waders (leaky) and customer service (unresponsive). Anybody have any first hand experience with the guidelite model?

the old orvis are finally biting the dust after 10 years.

kayakhunter · 11-25-2010, 01:30 PM

I just ordered those on clearance from Hodgeman. I have found that they usually last about a year, but by then they usually smell like fish and a brand new pair is welcomed.

steveooo · 11-25-2010, 01:47 PM

They are pretty sweet. I bought a pair on clearance as well. Seem like they are constructed well, look durable, no leaks. The feet run a little small IMO. I ordered a L, have a size 11 or 12, and it fits a little too snug.

FARRIER · 11-25-2010, 01:58 PM

I own two different styles, and they both leak after about a year and some change. The leaks are really minor; at the seam of the foot to the wader itself. I really like mine. However the feet tend to get stinky if you don't wash regularly after use. And once they are funky it's hard to get them back to new. Overall great bang for the buck and a good product.

fishinkid2010 · 11-25-2010, 02:16 PM

I love my Hodgmans, I have owned two pairs. (neoprene; for salmon fishing and the guidlites; for kayaking) They held up very well.
The only brand I would avoid is Caddis. My pair of caddis waders leak pretty bad despite the numerous patches I have done. And their customer service... more like what customer service???

StinkyMatt · 11-25-2010, 02:19 PM

Own two pairs, they both leak just a liiiiitle bit in the feet. Usually when I kayak I don't get any water into the feet. When I spend a significant amount of time with feet underwater I get a little moisure. Wash them regularly to avoid the SUPERSTINK!

They are inexpensive.

steveooo · 11-25-2010, 02:47 PM

Any time I've had leaky waders, its usually due to pin pricks from a sabiki.

I did have one pair that had a seam split too.

I've had good success repairing both rips and holes by just dabbing a little Goop on the area, on the inside of the waders. The hard part is finding the leaky spot. If you know the general area where it is leaking, pour some rubbing alcohol on the outside, and look at the inside. It will be wet on the pinhole. Wait for that to dry, put a little Goop on it, wait a couple hours, Done. Much easier than rubber cement with a patch.

As for the stinky feet- Lysol disinfectant in a spray can works for me. Also letting them bake in the sun inside out for a couple hours helps too.

roadx · 11-25-2010, 06:33 PM

can you tell me where you found them? i need waders and cheap is good

also do you know if the Guidelite waders have fly zippers??

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Originally Posted by Corey

Anybody use these? They are on sale cheap, but I have heard lots of bad reviews on hodgman's waders (leaky) and customer service (unresponsive). Anybody have any first hand experience with the guidelite model?

the old orvis are finally biting the dust after 10 years.

romspacenut · 11-25-2010, 07:58 PM

I just bought some from Hodgman's website for pretty cheap.

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Originally Posted by roadx

can you tell me where you found them? i need waders and cheap is good

also do you know if the Guidelite waders have fly zippers??

m1k3midg3 · 11-25-2010, 10:07 PM

i got a pair of hodgeman neoprene waders. theres a leak in both feet and at the crotch seam. they get stinky so every so often i fill up the bath tub and put some detergent in there and stomp around on it for a few minutes. the water is piss yellow after washing them. its disgusting

Corey · 11-26-2010, 09:10 AM

Thanks for the input, guys.

Jzo · 11-28-2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by steveooo

I've had good success repairing both rips and holes by just dabbing a little Goop on the area, on the inside of the waders. The hard part is finding the leaky spot. If you know the general area where it is leaking, pour some rubbing alcohol on the outside, and look at the inside. It will be wet on the pinhole. Wait for that to dry, put a little Goop on it, wait a couple hours, Done. Much easier than rubber cement with a patch.

As for the stinky feet- Lysol disinfectant in a spray can works for me. Also letting them bake in the sun inside out for a couple hours helps too.

Great info, thx for sharing.

Jimmyz123 · 11-28-2010, 09:23 AM

If you need a pair of waders in a pinch and don't want to spend a ton of money Big 5 has some for $12, they are not the greatest but they work well and honestly I have had no troubles with them at all. They keep my dry, warm, and are not too uncomfortable. I recommend getting a size above what you wear for the purpose of wearing layers under them, but other wise they work well.

lbsurf2ca · 11-28-2010, 10:30 AM

http://www.hodgman.com/Classictrade-...9.aspx#reviews

I was gonna order these but need some help. Im 6'2, 200lbs, size 11 foot. Anyone know what size i should order?

I've never tried on Waders before.

Jzo · 11-28-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lbsurf2ca

I was gonna order these but need some help. Im 6'2, 200lbs, size 11 foot. Anyone know what size i should order?

http://www.coleman.com/coleman/hm_size_chart.asp

wade · 11-28-2010, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by roadx

can you tell me where you found them? i need waders and cheap is good

You want cheap?..

$5.99 gets u a box of 50 disposable waders..
You might even find some, that match the color of your yak!?!
(& they also increase your hooks ups ten fold!?....)

"Ghetto-Garbage bag Waders"

ps, that fried chicken bucket upside down on my rod holder is actually my live well pump..
(I'll save that invention for another thread!?...)

old_rookie · 11-28-2010, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by roadx

can you tell me where you found them? i need waders and cheap is good

also do you know if the Guidelite waders have fly zippers??

Have you tried Turners in Kearny Mesa? I just picked up a pair of Hodgmans for $50.

roadx · 12-01-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by old_rookie

Have you tried Turners in Kearny Mesa? I just picked up a pair of Hodgmans for $50.

no i havent looked at Tunners for waders, sounds interesting, going to have to stop by and take a look. were the $50 waders on sale or is that regular price?

thanks for the tip

old_rookie · 12-02-2010, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by roadx

no i havent looked at Tunners for waders, sounds interesting, going to have to stop by and take a look. were the $50 waders on sale or is that regular price?

thanks for the tip

The box has a price of $63.50 on it but they only charged me $50 and tax for them. I didn't ask didn't tell. SOme of the others were priced at $125. They also had a lot of Caddis.

Corey · 12-02-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by roadx

can you tell me where you found them? i need waders and cheap is good

also do you know if the Guidelite waders have fly zippers??

hodgeman's website has a big sale right now.

11-25-2010, 12:37 PM	#1
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	Hodgman Guidelite waders Anybody use these? They are on sale cheap, but I have heard lots of bad reviews on hodgman's waders (leaky) and customer service (unresponsive). Anybody have any first hand experience with the guidelite model? the old orvis are finally biting the dust after 10 years. __________________

11-25-2010, 01:58 PM	#4
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	I own two different styles, and they both leak after about a year and some change. The leaks are really minor; at the seam of the foot to the wader itself. I really like mine. However the feet tend to get stinky if you don't wash regularly after use. And once they are funky it's hard to get them back to new. Overall great bang for the buck and a good product. __________________ "It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill Clinton

11-25-2010, 02:16 PM	#5
fishinkid2010 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: La Mesa Posts: 386	I love my Hodgmans, I have owned two pairs. (neoprene; for salmon fishing and the guidlites; for kayaking) They held up very well. The only brand I would avoid is Caddis. My pair of caddis waders leak pretty bad despite the numerous patches I have done. And their customer service... more like what customer service??? __________________ Need a custom rod wrapped? PM me! http://s686.photobucket.com/albums/vv222/fishinkid2010/Sample%20Rod%20Wrapping/?albumview=slideshow

11-26-2010, 09:10 AM	#11
Corey Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...waaaay out there Posts: 794	Thanks for the input, guys. __________________

11-28-2010, 10:30 AM	#14
lbsurf2ca Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Encinitas Posts: 395	http://www.hodgman.com/Classictrade-...9.aspx#reviews I was gonna order these but need some help. Im 6'2, 200lbs, size 11 foot. Anyone know what size i should order? I've never tried on Waders before. Last edited by lbsurf2ca; 11-28-2010 at 10:54 AM.

11-25-2010, 01:30 PM	#2
kayakhunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange Posts: 207	I just ordered those on clearance from Hodgeman. I have found that they usually last about a year, but by then they usually smell like fish and a brand new pair is welcomed.

11-25-2010, 01:47 PM	#3
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	They are pretty sweet. I bought a pair on clearance as well. Seem like they are constructed well, look durable, no leaks. The feet run a little small IMO. I ordered a L, have a size 11 or 12, and it fits a little too snug.

11-25-2010, 02:19 PM	#6
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Own two pairs, they both leak just a liiiiitle bit in the feet. Usually when I kayak I don't get any water into the feet. When I spend a significant amount of time with feet underwater I get a little moisure. Wash them regularly to avoid the SUPERSTINK! They are inexpensive.

11-25-2010, 02:47 PM	#7
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Any time I've had leaky waders, its usually due to pin pricks from a sabiki. I did have one pair that had a seam split too. I've had good success repairing both rips and holes by just dabbing a little Goop on the area, on the inside of the waders. The hard part is finding the leaky spot. If you know the general area where it is leaking, pour some rubbing alcohol on the outside, and look at the inside. It will be wet on the pinhole. Wait for that to dry, put a little Goop on it, wait a couple hours, Done. Much easier than rubber cement with a patch. As for the stinky feet- Lysol disinfectant in a spray can works for me. Also letting them bake in the sun inside out for a couple hours helps too.

11-25-2010, 10:07 PM	#10
m1k3midg3 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 108	i got a pair of hodgeman neoprene waders. theres a leak in both feet and at the crotch seam. they get stinky so every so often i fill up the bath tub and put some detergent in there and stomp around on it for a few minutes. the water is piss yellow after washing them. its disgusting

11-28-2010, 09:23 AM	#13
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	If you need a pair of waders in a pinch and don't want to spend a ton of money Big 5 has some for $12, they are not the greatest but they work well and honestly I have had no troubles with them at all. They keep my dry, warm, and are not too uncomfortable. I recommend getting a size above what you wear for the purpose of wearing layers under them, but other wise they work well.