Simms people say do not aquaseal over seams.... at least if you intend on sending them in at some time for repairs. Apparently they can not repair a seam if Aquaseal is on it. Holes pretty much appear instantly with the alcohol.
Ahhh.... that brings back memories. I lived in YK for about 30 years and did a lot of fly fishing for pike on Great Slave Lake. I'll be back the first week of July and will definitely be out on the lake a few times. Looks like you got out with Carlos.