grizwilson Posted October 6, 2017 Posted October 6, 2017 1 hour ago, tjm said: So, how do you keep the sand and pea stone out of those separate boots? I haven't bought new chest waders since about the time Simms started in business, but back in my younger days I surely preferred boot foots and canvass. Opened this thread because I'm getting tired of wet wading and thought I'd look at what there is out there these days. Gravel guards, newer waders have them attached. It allows you to use different boots for various footing, I have a set of felt bottom I use in warm water streams, rubber bottom with studs in cold water if strictly waddling and a set of plain rubber bottoms for in and out of the boat. I have owned both would not want to go back to boot foot, can walk long distance in comfort, gortex breathable is nice in warmer weather, neoprene in cold “If a cluttered desk is a sign, of a cluttered mind, of what then, is an empty desk a sign?”- Albert Einstein
Al Agnew Posted October 7, 2017 Posted October 7, 2017 Only thing I'd disagree with Griz on is neoprenes. In my opinion, neoprene is an outdated, inferior material. You sweat inside it and then can get cold. It's difficult to get on and off. And it's heavy. Breathables work best for me both in warmer weather and in weather as cold as I ever care to fish...you just layer clothing beneath them. Fleece wader pants over a set of silk long johns, one pair of fairly thick wool socks over silk or thin synthetic socks, and you'll stay warm and dry under most conditions. If it's going to be REALLY cold, I might put on a pair of synthetic long johns over the silk, with the fleece over them, or just skip the silk. But I can't remember the last time I needed all three layers. Make sure your wading boots aren't tight; tight boots over the neoprene booties on the sock foot waders are guaranteed cold feet. grizwilson 1
grizwilson Posted October 9, 2017 Posted October 9, 2017 On 10/6/2017 at 10:51 PM, Al Agnew said: Only thing I'd disagree with Griz on is neoprenes. In my opinion, neoprene is an outdated, inferior material. You sweat inside it and then can get cold. It's difficult to get on and off. And it's heavy. Breathables work best for me both in warmer weather and in weather as cold as I ever care to fish...you just layer clothing beneath them. Fleece wader pants over a set of silk long johns, one pair of fairly thick wool socks over silk or thin synthetic socks, and you'll stay warm and dry under most conditions. If it's going to be REALLY cold, I might put on a pair of synthetic long johns over the silk, with the fleece over them, or just skip the silk. But I can't remember the last time I needed all three layers. Make sure your wading boots aren't tight; tight boots over the neoprene booties on the sock foot waders are guaranteed cold feet. You are likely correct Al, the last time I used the neoprene was a January night trip a couple years ago, the dirt dobbers made them quite uncomfortable..... BilletHead 1 “If a cluttered desk is a sign, of a cluttered mind, of what then, is an empty desk a sign?”- Albert Einstein
Gavin Posted October 9, 2017 Posted October 9, 2017 Have not used neoprene waders since Gore-Tex waders arrived on the market. They really are better in freezing cold temperatures. Layer up, and make sure your boots aren't too tight. BilletHead 1
snagged in outlet 3 Posted October 9, 2017 Posted October 9, 2017 What they said, neoprene went obsolete when breathable waders came out.
grizwilson Posted October 9, 2017 Posted October 9, 2017 4 hours ago, snagged in outlet 3 said: What they said, neoprene went obsolete when breathable waders came out. I am obsolete so...... BilletHead 1 “If a cluttered desk is a sign, of a cluttered mind, of what then, is an empty desk a sign?”- Albert Einstein
BilletHead Posted October 9, 2017 Posted October 9, 2017 6 minutes ago, grizwilson said: I am obsolete so...... Me too Griz! Everyday I depreciate more and more. My trade in value is gone. Next place I will end up is in the junkyard. Maybe drag me into the nearest field so I can be recycled ? BilletHead "We have met the enemy and it is us", Pogo If you compete with your fellow anglers, you become their competitor, If you help them you become their friend" Lefty Kreh " Never display your knowledge, you only share it" Lefty Kreh "Eat more bass and there will be more room for walleye to grow!" BilletHead " One thing in life is for sure. If you are careful you can straddle the barbed wire fence but make one mistake and you will be hurting" BilletHead P.S. "May your fences be short or hope you have long legs" BilletHead
tjm Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 And the gravel guards really work? I've looked at those in the last couple years and been skeptical that they would stay down when the gravel runs over shoe top deep. I never liked having to deal with all the hassle of putting on and taking off multiple pieces two or three times a day either when jumping from one spot to another, either. Cabelas lists a lot of different options in the catalog but the store near me sure don't stock much. How do those booty foots go by shoe size are the feet stretchy or do you wad the extra up? Guess I need to make a point to look closer at them, mostly been just looking for a boot foot that would fit me half way. Currently in pvc and oversized sneakers, but that is meant to be temporary.
Gavin Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 There is usually a brass hook on the gravel guard that hooks to your boot laces. Does just fine. 0rder the boots a little bigger than normal, but try on if you can. Wear an 11 usually get a 12 in wader boots. grizwilson 1
snagged in outlet 3 Posted October 10, 2017 Posted October 10, 2017 1 hour ago, grizwilson said: I am obsolete so...... Me too
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