Comments on: Is Stretch Magic the Next Great stride in wader repair? http://singlebarbed.com/2009/08/11/is-stretch-magic-the-next-great-stride-in-wader-repair/ Fly fishing and fly tying for anything that bites Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:38:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: CW Mark http://singlebarbed.com/2009/08/11/is-stretch-magic-the-next-great-stride-in-wader-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-4421 CW Mark Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:20:25 +0000 http://singlebarbed.com/?p=4097#comment-4421 I still have the boots years later, and She Who Must Be Obeyed stills beats me with the ruined cooktop now and then.... I still have the boots years later, and She Who Must Be Obeyed stills beats me with the ruined cooktop now and then….

]]> By: KBarton10 http://singlebarbed.com/2009/08/11/is-stretch-magic-the-next-great-stride-in-wader-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-4419 KBarton10 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:00:01 +0000 http://singlebarbed.com/?p=4097#comment-4419 ... I'm confused Mark, did the waders last another year - or did the spouse remain enraged for that long ... … I’m confused Mark, did the waders last another year – or did the spouse remain enraged for that long …

]]> By: CW Mark http://singlebarbed.com/2009/08/11/is-stretch-magic-the-next-great-stride-in-wader-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-4418 CW Mark Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:43:27 +0000 http://singlebarbed.com/?p=4097#comment-4418 I had a similar problem with a beloved pair of muck boots - try (gently and carefully) welding the inner tube rubber on with a plumbing torch - mine lasted another year. Note that this operation is best completed outside - the dollop of molten rubber than landed on my wife's ceramic cooktop created a bit of a longer term problem.... I had a similar problem with a beloved pair of muck boots – try (gently and carefully) welding the inner tube rubber on with a plumbing torch – mine lasted another year. Note that this operation is best completed outside – the dollop of molten rubber than landed on my wife’s ceramic cooktop created a bit of a longer term problem….

]]> By: KBarton10 http://singlebarbed.com/2009/08/11/is-stretch-magic-the-next-great-stride-in-wader-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-4415 KBarton10 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:19:01 +0000 http://singlebarbed.com/?p=4097#comment-4415 After the first rash on my legs I decided that some of the chemicals lack visual cues; off colored water, greasy slick, or odor. Not sure what I got into but it covered me from ankle to above the knee ... Too many can dumps in the nearby fields attest to a lot of chemical useage to promote tomato growth - in concentrated form they could well be hazardous. I'm merely being extra cautious. ... and the rattlesnakes, it's nice to have a bit of protection when cutting through the brush near the stream. We've got plenty in Spring, but they lose their skin in July-August. Once the skin turns opaque over their eyes the rattle and strike are at the same instant - no warning. After the first rash on my legs I decided that some of the chemicals lack visual cues; off colored water, greasy slick, or odor.

Not sure what I got into but it covered me from ankle to above the knee …

Too many can dumps in the nearby fields attest to a lot of chemical useage to promote tomato growth – in concentrated form they could well be hazardous. I’m merely being extra cautious.

… and the rattlesnakes, it’s nice to have a bit of protection when cutting through the brush near the stream. We’ve got plenty in Spring, but they lose their skin in July-August. Once the skin turns opaque over their eyes the rattle and strike are at the same instant – no warning.

]]> By: johntrout52 http://singlebarbed.com/2009/08/11/is-stretch-magic-the-next-great-stride-in-wader-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-4414 johntrout52 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 04:10:43 +0000 http://singlebarbed.com/?p=4097#comment-4414 I can't comment on wading through solvents and chemicals but what's the aversion to wading wet? Any time the air temp gets above 70F I prefer to go almost au natural. The Kiwis only wear waders when fishing the spawning runs on the North Island. The Western drift boat guides typically prefer shorts in the summer. You don't need breathables with poly undies and a pair of nylon pants. A poly top will even get you through air temps in the 60's. Waders are essential when the air temps are below 60F but I'm afraid all year wader wear is yet another fly fishing industry conspiracy. I hate to think how many expensive breathables get pulled on only once or twice per year. Too often that is only in the summer too. I can’t comment on wading through solvents and chemicals but what’s the aversion to wading wet? Any time the air temp gets above 70F I prefer to go almost au natural. The Kiwis only wear waders when fishing the spawning runs on the North Island. The Western drift boat guides typically prefer shorts in the summer. You don’t need breathables with poly undies and a pair of nylon pants. A poly top will even get you through air temps in the 60′s. Waders are essential when the air temps are below 60F but I’m afraid all year wader wear is yet another fly fishing industry conspiracy. I hate to think how many expensive breathables get pulled on only once or twice per year. Too often that is only in the summer too.

]]> By: Sea Fishing Rods http://singlebarbed.com/2009/08/11/is-stretch-magic-the-next-great-stride-in-wader-repair/comment-page-1/#comment-4413 Sea Fishing Rods Wed, 12 Aug 2009 03:13:06 +0000 http://singlebarbed.com/?p=4097#comment-4413 looks like it's time for a new pair. looks like it’s time for a new pair.

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