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

kayakhunter · 11-25-2010, 12:30 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, 12:47 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, 12:58 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, 01:16 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, 01:19 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, 01:47 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.

Jzo · 11-28-2010, 06:31 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.

11-25-2010, 12:58 PM	#3
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, 01:16 PM	#4
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

11-25-2010, 12:30 PM	#1
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, 12:47 PM	#2
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	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, 01:19 PM	#5
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, 01:47 PM	#6
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	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.