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.

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.

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.

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.

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???

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! :D

They are inexpensive.:D

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Thanks for the input, guys.

Great info, thx for sharing.

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.

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.

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"

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwegall.../Picture_2.png

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!?...)

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

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.

hodgeman's website has a big sale right now.