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

Hunters Pa · 12-21-2013, 10:12 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, 11:54 AM

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.

landwhale · 12-21-2013, 02:17 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, 05:14 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.

12-21-2013, 02:17 PM	#3
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. __________________

12-21-2013, 11:54 AM	#2
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,922	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.

01-06-2014, 05:14 AM	#4
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.