Which waders work wonders?
Nylon vs. Neoprene
Find the waders PERFECTLY suited to you.
Nylon Vs. Neoprene.
A key part of floundering or prawning is walking in the water at night.
While manageable in summer, the will to buy waders creeps in ever quietly as the mercury goes on that predictable winter fall.
And here to help with that decision making process are our thoughts – having used both in all seasons.
Benefits, limitations, special considerations – it’s all here.
A quick summary:
| Nylon | Neoprene | |
|---|---|---|
| Pros | – Cheaper – Takes up less space – Easier to rinse – Lightweight | – Warmer – Higher comfort |
| Cons | – Less warmth – Pants underneath may be needed – Create’s vacuum seal effect. | – Higher cost – Takes up more space – Cleaning with more diligence |
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Nylon Waders
Typically used as out of water waders to enable easy cleaning of things that would normally come in contact with your clothes.
Benefits
- Lightweight.
- Small footprint when packing.
- Easy to clean.
- Cheaper than neoprene.
Limitations
- Less warmth.
- The material feels like a vacuum seal around your legs if not wearing pants.
- Need pants underneath to minimise vacuum seal effect or you build a bridge.
Special Considerations
The vacuum seal effect is not unbearable and you can get used to it.
It becomes more apparent as the crown jewels start to get vac sealed. Again not unbearable but definitely noticeable.
If you get hot easily, you can layer underneath the waders to achieve the happy temp e.g. pants on/off underneath.
Blood/guts rinses off nice and easy and they fold down to a smaller size in comparison to neoprene.
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Neoprene Waders
These waders are the go-to for inland river and streams fly fishing style. Thicker, wetsuit-like material with heaps better comfort.
Benefits
- Warmer than nylon.
- More comfortable to walk in.
Limitations
- Higher cost.
- Larger footprint when packing.
- Need to clean with a little diligence.
Special Considerations
The vacuum seal effect is not as noticeable with neoprene waders.
Comfort is the biggest benefit of neoprene waders, both from staying warm and no strange feeling on your body for extended time frames.
When cleaning neoprene waders a bit of diligence is needed to get blood and guts out. It needs a bit of a rub as opposed to just rinsing.
In saying that, chances are you’re not rubbing yourself in Garfish guts.
It’s the odd occasion that anything other than saltwater comes into contact with your waders.
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