Waterpoofing your fishtrap

[Nodie]

Hey all,

Asked you guys a couple weeks ago for recommendations on water repellent products for fishtraps. Here is what I came up with

Ever been fishing in your fishtrap on those rainy days? Putting the fishtrap away soaked up from the rain and only to come back the next day to go fishing to find out that you now have ice everywhere on your shanty?

Here's a little tip that will hopefully help in this situation...

Did a little bit a reasearch on what to use and what not to use on fishtraps... came up with Kiwi Camp Dry, a silicone based spray that will make your fishtrap a waterproof machine. I was worried that it wouldnt let the frabric breathe.

Came up directly from Camp Dry's website:
"KIWI Camp Dry heavy duty water repellent spray provides long-lasting protection while allowing  leathers, canvas and nylon to breathe. The spray contains a high level of silicone for optimum protection and is odorless when dry."

So what the heck, I tried it and here are the results..

Before:



After:





That was only with 2 brief coats of camp dry, recommended is 3 coats.

Hope this helps!!

Nod

[D-mo]

yooo .. sure does ... where did you buy the stuff Nodie .. will give it a go ..

d-mo

[icetechy]

I do the same thing every off season to get it ready for another winter.

[SEF830]

Wow, that stuff is great.  I've gotta get some.

Great demo Nodie!  Kiwi should send you a check for that kind of marketing.

Thanks!

[Coach]

Wow you convince me, I will have to do mine. What size bottle do you need and where do you get it.

[Bean]

Check a local camping store or a Gander Mountain. Maybe even dick's sporting goods carries it. I've gotten it from Gander in the past.

[howesfc]

Wally World carries a simular product called Atsko Silicone Water-Guard.
Says only needs one application and allows leather and fabric to breath.
Havent tryed it yet.

[mud_n_fun]

Camp Dri is the best stuff. You can make anything water resistant. Tents, boots, jackets, reminds me I need to pick up a couple cans.