Waders, Wetsuit pants... information and questions

[bazza2210]

Me I use hodgman neoprene for winter (chest wader - stockingfoot) or a gortex chest wader (boot foot) for summer, I rarely wear the summer ones unless the leeches are bad. Along with neoprene I wear rockhopper boots with steel spikes to maintain stability on submerged bedrock etc.

 

[nucopia]

Nice waders

 

[Ryan]

Me I use hodgman neoprene for winter (chest wader - stockingfoot) or a gortex chest wader (boot foot) for summer, I rarely wear the summer ones unless the leeches are bad. Along with neoprene I wear rockhopper boots with steel spikes to maintain stability on submerged bedrock etc.

https://www.prospectingaustralia.co...-waders-with-hand-warmer-pocket-p14199986.jpg

https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/img/member-images/1112/1498003459_large_57.jpg

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[Rusty_G]

Here is a guide that you might find helpful.
http://www.flyanglersonline.com/begin/101/buywaders.php
There's a bit to consider when buying waders. I'd recommend doing a bit of reading before buying as there is a few different types.

I highly recommend reading this too as prospecting and fishing are different it's good to get a prospectors opinion on wader types.
https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=13127
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[bazza2210]

Not Cheap - I imported from USA , used to trout fish a lot so they had a double use. I must admit at the time the Dollar was on par but now not so good , Search ebay for neoprene waders and there are a few $99 to $150. Breathable Fishing Waders - well they can vary but generally pretty expensive in Australia

 

[tuner]

https://www.anacondastores.com/fishing/fishing-clothing/waders/mojiko-neoprene-wader/p/BP90032033006 99 bucks best ever so comortable

 

[bazza2210]

https://www.anacondastores.com/fishing/fishing-clothing/waders/mojiko-neoprene-wader/p/BP90032033006 99 bucks best ever so comortable

Yep saw them - I am looking to replace my hodgmans neoprene soon - it will be interesting to see how they go long term , my hodgmans are 15 years old and the seams are starting to leak

 

[brendomac]

Just putting it out there. I recently tried a pair of neoprene (wetsuit type material) waders I bought from the Salvos. Couldn't leave them there for $20.

I have to say, they are great to use. I found them so much better than the regular plastic. Not to mention kneeling on rocks etc.

Also nice and warm in an icy river in the middle of winter.

 

[junkdog]

Small heads up , before you do to much more get an old wet suit and glue or get sewn some patches on the knee area a little more comfy and stop holes appearing ...

 

[brendomac]

will do, thanks for the tip!

 

[goldtruck59]

Yep heaps better than plastic. Bought a pair years ago for my trout fly fishing. Wasn't a prospector then and wasn't so fat !! Have to dig them out of the shed and see if they still fit he he.

GT