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Title: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: themidge on January 02, 2016, 11:10:57 AM
Hello all and Happy New Year.

Got a new pair of waders for Christmas, and in the market for a pair of wading boots. Looking for something that can double as a hiking boot that I can wear to/from the stream on no more than 10 mile hikes. Any suggestions? Do others "hike" in their wading boots? I've finally upgraded to big boy waders, and your kind recommendations would be appreciated.
Title: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dee-Vo on January 02, 2016, 11:29:26 AM
I usually will hike in my wading boots unless it's just many miles. I've got the Simms Freestones in felt and I added studs. They've been great.

The Chotas I had didn't last long.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Woolly Bugger on January 02, 2016, 11:36:28 AM
If hiking more than a mile or two, I actually prefer carrying boots / waders and gear in a backpack and gearing up at the river, felts on leaves are slippery.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Grannyknot on January 04, 2016, 08:18:02 AM
I've got a pair of very lightly used korkers red side boots for sale.
Size 11.  Felt & Rubber soles.  Rubber sole is unused.  Felt is good, & can still see part of the logo on the bottom.
Pm me if your interested.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: themidge on January 04, 2016, 08:38:26 AM
Quote from: Grannyknot on January 04, 2016, 08:18:02 AMI've got a pair of very lightly used korkers red side boots for sale.
Size 11.  Felt & Rubber soles.  Rubber sole is unused.  Felt is good, & can still see part of the logo on the bottom.
Pm me if your interested.

Is the sizing chart on their website accurate? Here it is. It says a Size 11 would be more of a 10-10.5 US size, which is perfect for me.

http://www.korkers.com/footwear/fishing/redside.html (http://www.korkers.com/footwear/fishing/redside.html)

Would you take an even trade for this LL Bean Remote Waters FishPack? About 4-5 years old, they don't make them anymore. Gently used, probably similar to the use on your boots. I got a new 65L pack so no need for this one. It is 45-50L I believe, has waterproof bottom compartment for waders.

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Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Grannyknot on January 04, 2016, 08:53:23 AM
i've got a closet full of packs.
yes, i believe the size 11s are probably comparable to a 10.5 in a standard shoe.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Da Heisenberg on January 04, 2016, 09:13:37 AM
I have gone through a lot of boots in the last few years.

I currently have Orvis Access boots with Vibram soles and studs installed. They are durable; I beat the hell out of mine. The only problem is the weight. While I do hike into streams wearing them, they feel like you have concrete blocks on your feet after a few hours.

When I bought the Access boots, I almost got the Orvis Pivot (BOA) instead. Most people I know that have them said they suck and fall apart fast. I was told so many have been returned that Orvis is discontinuing them.

Prior to them I had the Korkers with interchangeable soles. They were a cheaper, interim solution. They are lightweight, but they will fall apart after a bit of abuse, particularly hiking in them. The rubber soles suck without studs, the felt work fine. I still have mine even with cracks and tears in them, they are still holding up. I tend to use them in summer when wet wading. For 70.00 I got 5 years out of them.

Prior to the Korkers, I had an older style of Simms. Simms makes good boots, but they are expensive. I tore a sole off of mine and sent them back for repair, two months later I was sending them back again. They replied that I had a out of production boot and they would give me a 50.00 on new ones. I said fuck it and started trying other brands.



Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dougfish on January 04, 2016, 09:55:58 AM
I destroy boots, also.
Korkers. Simms. Cabelas.
I get 1 - 1 1/2 years tops out of any of them.
Felt w/studs is the rule.
For now it's Cabelas. They put them on sale often and I have a shit ton of Cabelas points and GC's.
I keep an old pair of Korkers w/o studs for bote wear.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: troutboy_II on January 04, 2016, 10:55:39 AM
Although I didn't use them much in 2015, Chota STL's are the most comfortable boots I have used.  This is my second pair and I had the first pair for a long time with a bunch of hikes in and out.

The fact that they have some "give" to the sole makes their performance in the stream better (I can feel the bottom, rocks, etc. better than a real stiff sole) and a much better hike in and out experience. 

I had good wear in the first pair, so I don't agree with the "didn't last long" comment, mine at least, did.

I think the price is middle of the road, but still not cheap.

My $.02 since you asked.

TB
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: driver on January 05, 2016, 08:45:36 AM
Croc's... nuff said
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Big J on January 06, 2016, 15:25:02 PM
Am I the only one rocking vibram wading boots with cleats?
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Da Heisenberg on January 06, 2016, 16:39:26 PM
nope
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: driver on January 06, 2016, 16:45:08 PM
I did till all my cleats fell out.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Big J on January 06, 2016, 16:46:32 PM
Quote from: the_sculpinator on January 06, 2016, 16:39:26 PM
nope

I missed your reply.

Go Vibram with some Star Bite Cleats if your wanting to hike in them.  I have had no issues with traction or not getting the miles out of my Freestone boots. 
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Da Heisenberg on January 06, 2016, 17:34:37 PM
I never tried those cleats. I am currently using the Orvis posi-grip. Been in a year, still grabbing and I fish some slippery shit.
I will probably go back to Simms boots because the Orvis ones I have are too heavy.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: ptfranze on January 07, 2016, 10:04:18 AM
Quote from: Big J on January 06, 2016, 16:46:32 PM
Quote from: the_sculpinator on January 06, 2016, 16:39:26 PM
nope

I missed your reply.

Go Vibram with some Star Bite Cleats if your wanting to hike in them.  I have had no issues with traction or not getting the miles out of my Freestone boots.

My Star Bite cleats started falling out soon after I put them in.  Been having more luck, and feel like I have more traction with the Goat Head Sole spikes.  They are cheaper, they send more and I think they work better.  Realistically they are just sheet metal screws you can get at most hardware stores though.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Da Heisenberg on January 07, 2016, 11:44:48 AM
I'd be curious to know if those big goofy looking cleats that Patagonia makes are any good. They almost look like ice bars for mountaineering.

http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/foot-tractor-wading-boots?p=79150-0 (http://www.patagonia.com/us/product/foot-tractor-wading-boots?p=79150-0)
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Native Fisher on January 07, 2016, 11:49:41 AM
Quote from: ptfranze on January 07, 2016, 10:04:18 AM
Realistically they are just sheet metal screws you can get at most hardware stores though.

But the wader studs for my Chotas are stainless steel.  Standard sheet metal screws will rust like hell and wear quicker.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dougfish on January 07, 2016, 11:56:39 AM
Goats are NOT sheet metal screws. They rock.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: ptfranze on January 07, 2016, 13:46:46 PM
Doug I love Goats do not get me wrong and plan to keep buying them anytime I need studs.   

Realistically they are somewhat similar to sheet metal screws you can get at most hardware stores.  Fixed
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: rbphoto on January 07, 2016, 14:06:58 PM
hardened SS vs. carbide - either are a trade off.

I don't do spikes.

Hike in hiking boots, wade in wading boots.

Felt is still my preference, although I will be looking at some Simms boots this year and exploring options.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: driver on January 07, 2016, 15:01:38 PM


Quote from: ptfranze on January 07, 2016, 13:46:46 PM
Doug I love Goats do not get me wrong

I bet you do! Beastie Boy.

Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: ptfranze on January 07, 2016, 15:06:45 PM
Quote from: driver on January 07, 2016, 15:01:38 PM


Quote from: ptfranze on January 07, 2016, 13:46:46 PM
Doug I love Goats do not get me wrong

I bet you do! Beastie Boy.

I'm not the one that has an animal with his dick swinging as his avatar  p;-
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: driver on January 07, 2016, 15:15:23 PM
Touche
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dougfish on January 07, 2016, 15:26:32 PM
Badger doesn't care.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: B Harrison on January 18, 2016, 14:12:36 PM
Using a used pair of Chota's now.  Felt soles.  A couple studs would be cool, but only because I climb a lot.  I can't say anything about other boots, but these seem to be tough as they work well and were used when I got them.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: driver on January 18, 2016, 16:15:21 PM
if you fish those Chodes hard enough you might get 6 months out of em.
Title: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dee-Vo on January 18, 2016, 19:29:10 PM
As mentioned the Chotas blew out on me pretty quickly. I also noticed the other day my few month old Simms Freestones have a seam that is coming loose already on the side of the boot. I fish 'em often, but I expected more. Maybe they'll hold up. (They've been in action for 8 months)
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: troutboy_II on January 19, 2016, 16:56:23 PM
I don't work for Chota and I don't care what you wear - whatever makes you happy...

That being said, I got 4 years of  heavy use out of my STL's and only bought some new ones because somebody gave me a gift card at Kevin's shop and the felt was beginning to wear a little thin at the heal on the pair I had and I had bought a size about ½ size too small anyway, so I bought a new pair 1/2 size longer instead of having the old one's re-felted.
The new pair of STL's (bought early 2015) seem the same quality, etc. and have performed fine, however, I did not fish near as much in 2015 as usual, so they have not been vetted fully at this point.  I guess they may have changed the design, etc. that would lead to problems reported on this thread; I just never had a problem with mine under similar circumstances.  Perhaps their other boots are not as well made?  They do have 1 year return policy.
My $.02.

TB
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Native Fisher on January 19, 2016, 20:35:44 PM
Love my Chota STLs, but I haven't fished enough the past two years to put any wear on this new pair. FYI, I posted this awhile back. http://www.brfff.com/forum/index.php?topic=9171.0 (http://www.brfff.com/forum/index.php?topic=9171.0)
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dee-Vo on January 19, 2016, 21:07:11 PM
To be fair, I think the Chota pair that I had may have been much cheaper. Chota Abram Creek Boot. The leather outer layer wore off and the fabric actually started collecting silt and grit within itself making the toes incredibly uncomfortable.

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Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dougfish on January 19, 2016, 21:31:39 PM
Quote from: Native Fisher on January 19, 2016, 20:35:44 PM
but I haven't fished enough the past two years to put any wear on this new pair.

:laugh: No shit.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Woolly Bugger on January 20, 2016, 10:17:34 AM

Quote from: Dougfish on January 19, 2016, 21:31:39 PM
Quote from: Native Fisher on January 19, 2016, 20:35:44 PM
but I haven't fished enough the past two years to put any wear on this new pair.

:laugh: No shit.

You need to design a steel belted radial for your big ass feets and stomping ways. I though about a blown out boot contest but I've seen what you do to boots!
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: joe friday on October 21, 2016, 11:20:13 AM
I started a search for my next pair of boots. .not much to choose from here in Greenville nc.  Great outdoor provision co., is the only place with any inventory, unless I go to Raleigh.   Salesman at Gopco tells me the felt will soon be outlawed,  and he tries to steer me to a pair of korkers with the convertible sole.  I'm not buying it.  Not yet.  The korkers were the only boots in my size that he had.

Question: is felt being outlawed in nc, TN, or VA  anytime soon?

I'd rather have felt soles,.  I may be headed to Raleigh soon.




Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Big J on October 21, 2016, 11:50:49 AM
Felt isn't going to be outlawed.  With that said, I really like Vibram with hardbite star cleats installed. But that is because I do a lot of hiking in my boots.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dee-Vo on October 21, 2016, 11:52:51 AM
I don't think they're being outlawed here.

I like felt, however, my next pair will be some type of rubber soled wading boot with the insert areas for adding studs. On the steep rocks I think this will be worth a shot.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: driver on October 21, 2016, 15:06:57 PM
Been running vibram soles for 6 years. No probs in NC. I  Just bought a pair of Korkers felt in CO because I would have died without felt there. Shit is slick out west.

I may strick with felt for times when a lot of hiking is not involved. Replacing studs is getting expensive.

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Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Woolly Bugger on October 22, 2016, 12:40:38 PM
Early adopter of sticky rubber -- but my latest boots are felt!!


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Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: rbphoto on October 24, 2016, 07:21:11 AM
Quote from: rbphoto on January 07, 2016, 14:06:58 PM
hardened SS vs. carbide - either are a trade off.

I don't do spikes.

Hike in hiking boots, wade in wading boots.

Felt is still my preference, although I will be looking at some Simms boots this year and exploring options.

I am now a convert.

No felt.

Vibram with carbide cleats.

Rock hopping has never been so secure.

I bought a pair of Simms back in the Spring and have put them to the test on some of my toughest terrain.

I now no longer worry about hiking boots.

And those Simms are so much lighter than those old Weinbrenners . . .

:laugh:
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dougfish on October 24, 2016, 07:47:36 AM
This is a case of personal preference.
Outlawing of felt has hit a brick wall now that it's proven that waders, any boot, wading staffs, etc. spread didymo and more.
I almost fell and swam many times on our last 3 day trip because I was in rubber, not felt.
Even with studs and a staff. (But it should be noted that I left with 16 studs in the boots and came back with just 4!)
All because I wanted to save 4-5 lbs.
I'll save my rubber boots for the bote. Felt and studs for everything else.

And yes WB, just etch my name on the trophy. But the newer Simms boots might make it past one year.  -0- 
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: benben reincarnated on October 24, 2016, 08:01:12 AM
I have these with studs, zero problems, ever, anywhere.

https://www.simmsfishing.com/shop/footwear/vapor-boot-felt.html

After a year and a half of taking a beating, they have just a little seam separation along the side of the boot where the boot creases when you step.  I plan to send them back to Simms for a warranty repair at some point, not really causing an issue, but they'll fix them either way.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: ajhock on October 25, 2016, 20:37:37 PM
I see your stud scrapes all over the place, no thanks and stop fucking up stuff.  Land rapers.  Rape rapers.  Mother rapers. Father stabbers. Father rapers...
Rapers!   Felt is good enough.  I had a pair of Chota STLs ( no studs, some of us don't make up the stud in our boots) that were great for about 200 trips over 4 years.  I now have a pair of cheapo SIMMS that I don't care much for.   
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Michael Toris on October 25, 2016, 21:11:19 PM
Quote from: ajhock on October 25, 2016, 20:37:37 PM
I see your stud scrapes all over the place, no thanks and stop fucking up stuff.  Land rapers.  Rape rapers.  Mother rapers. Father stabbers. Father rapers...
Rapers!   Felt is good enough.  I had a pair of Chota STLs ( no studs, some of us don't make up the stud in our boots) that were great for about 200 trips over 4 years.  I now have a pair of cheapo SIMMS that I don't care much for.   
This guy salty about some studs
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: benben reincarnated on October 26, 2016, 07:46:23 AM
Fuck man, Chota's weigh a ton.  Although I will admit, Tranny ran over my toes with a car once and I had Chota's on, didn't feel a thing.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Big J on October 26, 2016, 07:54:27 AM
I feel like this would be a good time to ask, does anyone have any good stud recommendations?
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dougfish on October 26, 2016, 08:13:12 AM
Goat Head. Appropriate, eh?

https://www.solespikes.com/pages/fishing/ (https://www.solespikes.com/pages/fishing/)
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Grannyknot on October 26, 2016, 08:19:31 AM
I've never used studs but am a huge fan of them.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: ptfranze on October 26, 2016, 10:14:37 AM
2nd to goathead.  Had the simm studs but those fell out extremely fast and weren't worth the money. 
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dee-Vo on October 26, 2016, 12:34:15 PM
My Simms studs are worn slick. I can't get them out of the felt now. Goat heads are next to try.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Woolly Bugger on October 26, 2016, 19:24:57 PM
I had Simms star cleats that lasted a couple of years -- pretty worn out now


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Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: NCsporksman on October 26, 2016, 21:27:18 PM
Tons of studs on grindr for ya'll Bigj and ajhock....wasn't there just an article out about a way cheaper alternative to boot specific studs?

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Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: NCsporksman on October 26, 2016, 21:37:42 PM
http://www.hatchmag.com/blog/tip-stop-grossly-overpaying-wading-boot-studs/771153

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Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: benben reincarnated on October 27, 2016, 06:10:14 AM
http://www.landandmarinesupply.com/Kold-Kutter-KK038-8-250.html?feed=Froogle&gclid=CjwKEAjwy8bABRD5osXMovTHpmQSJACfZY0FR8EJcVMIGMYhVU_ibkH0vqXky3zAqV-saSof8JEx6xoCwQzw_wcB
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Big J on October 27, 2016, 06:21:40 AM
Quote from: benben reincarnated on October 27, 2016, 06:10:14 AM
http://www.landandmarinesupply.com/Kold-Kutter-KK038-8-250.html?feed=Froogle&gclid=CjwKEAjwy8bABRD5osXMovTHpmQSJACfZY0FR8EJcVMIGMYhVU_ibkH0vqXky3zAqV-saSof8JEx6xoCwQzw_wcB

Well I was just asking for ajhock's sake, but I may be trying out some new studs.  Thanks Spork for the grindr suggestion.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Hawgkiller on October 27, 2016, 10:14:53 AM
Since you guys are doling out advice.......

I've been looking for a new 5 wt.   Problem is I can't find any rods that are left handed.     Any ideas?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Big J on October 27, 2016, 10:24:47 AM
Quote from: Hawgkiller on October 27, 2016, 10:14:53 AM
Since you guys are doling out advice.......

I've been looking for a new 5 wt.   Problem is I can't find any rods that are left handed.     Any ideas?

Thanks!

Have you checked grindr?  Not only do they have studs, but there is also lots of poles flying around on that app as well.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Native Fisher on October 27, 2016, 11:59:24 AM
Quote from: Hawgkiller on December 20, 2010, 19:59:45 PM
HEy fellas- whats going on??  Another new guy to the baord looking for some help.

I mostly bass fish but enjoy about anything really.  Am interested in fly fishing but don't have a set up just yet.  WOndering if you know who makes a left handed rod.  I do about everything with my right hand but my dad was left handed so I grew up using his rods.   THanks

After 5+ years your still looking?  :-\
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dougfish on October 27, 2016, 12:31:55 PM
                                          :banana-fu:

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Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dee-Vo on October 27, 2016, 12:38:50 PM
Doug - I thought of doing that as well.

Hawgkiller - Many left-handers on Grindr. [emoji5]
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: BrookieHunter on October 28, 2016, 04:10:57 AM
Quote from: ajhock on October 25, 2016, 20:37:37 PM
I see your stud scrapes all over the place, no thanks and stop fucking up stuff.   

I'm going to side with ajhock on this subject, scrapes all over the rocks are ugly as hell, Felt all the way. Tried some  p;-vibram soles and that was scary as fuck.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Big J on October 28, 2016, 08:11:04 AM
Where the heck are you fishing where you are seeing rocks scraped all up from studs?  I can honestly say I have never witnessed any of this on the small streams I fish. 
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Woolly Bugger on October 28, 2016, 08:19:54 AM
I've seen it on small creeks in NC and VA -0-
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Big J on October 28, 2016, 08:34:30 AM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on October 28, 2016, 08:19:54 AM
I've seen it on small creeks in NC and VA -0-

My wife has accused me in the past of being very unobservant.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dougfish on October 28, 2016, 08:40:34 AM
I see a lot more cairns than I see scraped rocks.  n!n
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Grannyknot on October 28, 2016, 09:00:10 AM
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Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: benben reincarnated on October 28, 2016, 09:04:14 AM
Quote from: Dougfish on October 28, 2016, 08:40:34 AM
I see a lot more cairns than I see scraped rocks.  n!n

THIS.



Scraped rocks mean my ass was not busted.  I'll continue to scrape away.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Mudwall Gatewood 3.0 on October 28, 2016, 12:12:54 PM
I've seen stud skid marks on the Smith and SOHO, but much uglier than these, or cairns, are the plastic skid marks from those synthetic boats.  Plus they are always red or green.   
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dee-Vo on October 28, 2016, 14:57:20 PM
I shall scrape away as well.

#scraperape
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: driver on October 28, 2016, 16:13:05 PM
Quote from: Big J on October 28, 2016, 08:11:04 AM
Where the heck are you fishing where you are seeing rocks scraped all up from studs?  I can honestly say I have never witnessed any of this on the small streams I fish.
#dhlife

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Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Woolly Bugger on October 28, 2016, 18:02:06 PM
I've seen it on a couple of different wild trout streams far away from the crowds


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Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: NCsporksman on October 29, 2016, 09:53:43 AM
How do you guys feel about summer waders... Also known in some circles as assless chaps?

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Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: troutfanatic on November 01, 2016, 14:41:11 PM
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Orvis Access. 16 months old. I have three different pairs of wading boots. This one had less than 80 days of use. The sole separated on the one stream I fish where getting stuck in the foot could be pretty damn dangerous. 2 part epoxy got me through the day.

I posted a shitty review on the Orvis site. 24 hours later they were calling to arrange replacement.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Woolly Bugger on November 01, 2016, 18:44:07 PM
Creepy Halloween photo!


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Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: troutfanatic on November 01, 2016, 19:21:36 PM
It could have been worse. You saw the TR on the Drake. Tetanus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Cholera (probably not) but plenty of hypodermic syringes to transmit.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Woolly Bugger on November 02, 2016, 18:51:55 PM
Quote from: troutfanatic on November 01, 2016, 19:21:36 PM
It could have been worse. You saw the TR on the Drake. Tetanus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Cholera (probably not) but plenty of hypodermic syringes to transmit.

will need a link ... jis say'in
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Onslow on November 03, 2016, 05:27:01 AM
The best made wading boots I've ever had the pleasure to wear were a pair of Danners  purchased in the ealy 90s.  Murican made, and Hiner approved. 

BTW, screw stinkhorn creek.  Not stickin my rod in Iggy Azaleas giner.  Yes TF, I noticed the TR @ Drake.  Clark was also partaking  at some point.  Seriously, yall can do better than that.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: BrookieHunter on November 03, 2016, 11:38:37 AM
I can vouch for the Danner river grippers as well, 20 years off and on fishing in a pair and they are still usable, barely. If only Danner would bring them back.
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Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: troutfanatic on November 03, 2016, 11:54:52 AM
Quoteyall can do better than that.

And we do, but this is the age of relentless hotspotting. It seems you can't post a picture of a fish on the internet without somebody trying to crawl up your ass to find out where you caught it or how. Pretty much the reason why I don't do the TR game anymore. A few pics on social media to remind people I fish and be done with it.

But I digress, the last few months, I've found low water to be annoying and I have focused on salt. The same might be said about Dylar and Tranny. Other associates decline fishing in this period to favor a tree stand.

As for shit crick? Its like going ass to mouth. A lot more people do it than are willing to admit.  :P

The crick is a simple indulgence that includes a case study in economics, anthropology and social work. There is far more to that state than one measily crick. There is far more to that watershed than the 4-5 miles people focus on.

Danner? Never did the wading boots. I have done their military boots. I have a pair I wear for hunting that is about 25 years old and has only been resoled once.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: driver on November 03, 2016, 19:42:36 PM
Quote from: BrookieHunter on November 03, 2016, 11:38:37 AM
I can vouch for the Danner river grippers as well, 20 years off and on fishing in a pair and they are still usable, barely. If only Danner would bring them back.
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Are you wearing you left on your right and right on your left?
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: BrookieHunter on November 04, 2016, 04:28:01 AM
No, they are definitely on the right feet. Just worn out a bit.
Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dougfish on November 08, 2016, 14:14:33 PM
Follow up on those Kold Kutter studs.
A day and a half of fishing. Probably 5+ miles.
Went in easily, held well (did not lose any), gripped well. Definitely wearing quicker than the old Goatheads.
$2.60/re-load vs. $20. The bag of 250 will give me almost 10 re-loads.  -0-

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Title: Re: Wading boot recomendations
Post by: Dougfish on June 12, 2017, 10:48:19 AM
8 months later, still hanging in there. But have lost a lot off bite.
I fell to my knee and to my hands on Saturday. First time I've gone down in a long time.  :o Could have been ugly back there.
Almost swam on the slimy Roanoke yesterday.
Reload time. $2.60 reload.
And I need to start carrying the staff more.  b';

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