My Hodgeman waders are new so we'll have to see what happens. I actually prefer the velcro straps and have not had them come loose. They help when I'm peeing or putting on (or taking off) extra clothing because I can undo them and the redo them under my arms so the strap doesn't fall in the water and get wet. My cousin has used Hodgeman for years with diving booties and has never had a problem.

I've bought 3 different types of rod holders over the years and they've all sucked. My depth finder holder works great as a drink holder when I float fishing down rivers or don't bring my depth finder. There are also small pockets in it where I usually put my pliers for quick access (except Tuesday night when I missed and dropped them in the water). I also would suggest keeping an extra tackle box with no compartments with you to throw all the lures in you have used. This will keep the saltwater off your dry lures and help prevent them from rusting. That way when you get home you can rinse just the lures you used with your rods, boat, etc. It works great.

Brian, thanks for the website URL. I have been there before but never thought to look at the accessories page.

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