10-24-2008, 01:29 PM
Guys, the original poster provided a choice between neoprenes and non-breathable waders.
Having used every concievable wader material in my checkered career as a fisherman (anybody else remember rubberized canvas?), I would never consider non-breathables. The only thing they bring to the table is pricepoint.
Lightweights? Hmmmmph. If you can make lightweights work with nothing underneath, then you may as well be wading/tubing wet. If you need layers under them, we're back to the breathables.
So, given the choices provided, I would opt for the neoprenes. Just remember, with neoprene waders in particular the rule is: Pee before you put them on!
But, frankly, if I were in the market now for one set of waders it would be stocking-foot breathables and a good set of wading brogues. That's the best all-around choice.
Brook
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Having used every concievable wader material in my checkered career as a fisherman (anybody else remember rubberized canvas?), I would never consider non-breathables. The only thing they bring to the table is pricepoint.
Lightweights? Hmmmmph. If you can make lightweights work with nothing underneath, then you may as well be wading/tubing wet. If you need layers under them, we're back to the breathables.
So, given the choices provided, I would opt for the neoprenes. Just remember, with neoprene waders in particular the rule is: Pee before you put them on!
But, frankly, if I were in the market now for one set of waders it would be stocking-foot breathables and a good set of wading brogues. That's the best all-around choice.
Brook
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