Neoprene Wader

[grubman]

I've had my Browning chest waders for over 15 years, mind you I did'nt use them every year. I never got any info on care and maintainence for them, not even a box. If you have a pair here are some links about taking care of yours to make them last.

http://www.fishingwithcliff.com/294/how-to-care-for-neoprene-waders/

Wetsuits are also made of neoprene so the same care applies.

http://www.wetsuitmegastore.com/wetsuit/3-wetsuit-maintenance-wetsuit-care-tips.html

Hope you get many fish and years out of your waders.

 

[Dann]

Great post grubman!
I guess that I should go take mine out of bag I put them in last spring and hang them up.

 

[grubman]

One thing none of the articles mentioned that I did to mine was to put on an old pair of thin dress socks on the waders. I must have read it or was told to do it. Everytime you put your foot into the boots the foot part of the waders is rubbing with the insides of the boots (abarsion). This can damage the material over the neoprene. I just leave the old socks on all the time, looks stupid funny but I don't care. It's a bit of extra protection. :grin: