We have all done it – That over optimistic stretch when crossing a barbed wire fence, the scramble through the bramble fields! If you’re unlucky even a sharp stick or shard of metal beneath the water surface is enough to puncture those expensive waders. This will put a dampener on any days fishing, after all who enjoys having wet feet?

We can’t help you recover the days lost fishing, but we can save you some money – Don’t throw away those leaking waders! There exists on the market a type of glue that can be used to permanently repair neoprene, breathable and rubber waders. Follow these simple instructions below and you’ll be fishing again in no time. All you need is a tube of Aquasure, some masking tape and a flat surface.

Start by ensuring your waders are thoroughly clean and dry. A hair drier can be used to gently warm and dry the area after washing but ideally leave them to dry overnight in a warm area. It is commonly said but preparation really is the key to a long lasting repair. Place a strip of masking tape on the outside of the waders so it completely covers the hole, this will prevent the glue passing through the hole and sticking both legs together.

Turn your waders inside out and lay them on a flat, stable surface with the tear or punctured area completely level. Keeping it level prevents the Aquasure running down the material before it cures, it can be quite viscous and almost impossible to remove once applied!

Mark out your repair with short strips of masking tape, leaving a gap of around 3-5mm surrounding the tear or puncture. Apply the Stormsure thinly to the area, don’t use too much or it will end up in quite a mess. You want to ensure the glue sits up proud of the repair slightly and doesn’t run past your masking tape.

Leave it to cure for 2 hours then gently remove the tape, If you leave it longer than this you may find the tape will not come away from the glue. Finally leave the repair to cure fully for 12 hours to give you a neat and tidy repair that is almost invisible from the outside.

There you have it – Dry waders once more!