Quick Hitter Pays Off

[ColdWaterFshr]

Tipping over and losing yer fishing rod??  Did you try and go swimming for it?

NRS Titanium.  Will have to check those out.  Sick of wearing wading boots (too heavy and clunky) and sandals don't do the job wading.

 

[Mitch f]

I've got some pretty good wading shoes for $19 at Academy. But yes, sandals don't cut it.

[Al Agnew]

Great fish!

I just got some wading shoes that I think might be terrific, but I haven't tried them out yet.  Last winter, on a fly fishing website I frequent, some guys were really touting these Five Ten Canyoneering shoes for wet wading.  Sticky rubber sole that they said was as good as felt underwater and a whole lot better than felt on mud or wet rock.  The shoes were designed for rough hiking and climbing in wet canyons.  I almost bought a pair then, but the model that they were going on about had been discontinued, and while I found some, I couldn't find any in my size.  And the model that supposedly replaced it didn't look to be as good, and the things were expensive, something like $180!  So I didn't buy them.  The other day I decided to check out the company again, and they had another model, designed specifically for wet wading, that looked to be almost perfect.  And the best part was that while they retailed for $150, they had one color (kinda ugly dark blue-green and black) on sale for $59!  So I promptly bought two pairs.  We'll soon see how good they really are, but the soles are supposed to be great, and they are quick-drying synthetic canvas with neoprene around the top to keep out most of the gravel.  Like high top tennis shoes, they are called "Water Tennies".

http://www.fiveten.com/us/outdoor/water-tennie-ocean-depths

[timinmo]

Joe, I can fix you up with a new rod and reel.  Between the insurance settlement and your credit card we should be able to cover it.  I have lost a few and know it hurts. 

[Mitch f]

1 hour ago, Al Agnew said:

Great fish!

I just got some wading shoes that I think might be terrific, but I haven't tried them out yet.  Last winter, on a fly fishing website I frequent, some guys were really touting these Five Ten Canyoneering shoes for wet wading.  Sticky rubber sole that they said was as good as felt underwater and a whole lot better than felt on mud or wet rock.  The shoes were designed for rough hiking and climbing in wet canyons.  I almost bought a pair then, but the model that they were going on about had been discontinued, and while I found some, I couldn't find any in my size.  And the model that supposedly replaced it didn't look to be as good, and the things were expensive, something like $180!  So I didn't buy them.  The other day I decided to check out the company again, and they had another model, designed specifically for wet wading, that looked to be almost perfect.  And the best part was that while they retailed for $150, they had one color (kinda ugly dark blue-green and black) on sale for $59!  So I promptly bought two pairs.  We'll soon see how good they really are, but the soles are supposed to be great, and they are quick-drying synthetic canvas with neoprene around the top to keep out most of the gravel.  Like high top tennis shoes, they are called "Water Tennies".

http://www.fiveten.com/us/outdoor/water-tennie-ocean-depths

Dang, those look nice! They are worth the $60 

[Johnsfolly]

5 hours ago, Mitch f said:

I've got some pretty good wading shoes for $19 at Academy. But yes, sandals don't cut it.

I picked up some body glove wading shoes at Academy. They cinch down nicely and keep out the sand and gravel. They would be good for short portages or getting out of a boat to fish a gravel bar. They don't have the soles for rough walking on coarse chunk rock.

[timinmo]

Seems like this thread has taken a turn from the original.  Simms makes a very nice pair that I have been using for the last few years. Thanks Smallie Bigs.  For several years I used the Cabelas flats boots which worked great but were really too narrow for my feet.  

[Smalliebigs]

13 hours ago, Al Agnew said:

Great fish!

I just got some wading shoes that I think might be terrific, but I haven't tried them out yet.  Last winter, on a fly fishing website I frequent, some guys were really touting these Five Ten Canyoneering shoes for wet wading.  Sticky rubber sole that they said was as good as felt underwater and a whole lot better than felt on mud or wet rock.  The shoes were designed for rough hiking and climbing in wet canyons.  I almost bought a pair then, but the model that they were going on about had been discontinued, and while I found some, I couldn't find any in my size.  And the model that supposedly replaced it didn't look to be as good, and the things were expensive, something like $180!  So I didn't buy them.  The other day I decided to check out the company again, and they had another model, designed specifically for wet wading, that looked to be almost perfect.  And the best part was that while they retailed for $150, they had one color (kinda ugly dark blue-green and black) on sale for $59!  So I promptly bought two pairs.  We'll soon see how good they really are, but the soles are supposed to be great, and they are quick-drying synthetic canvas with neoprene around the top to keep out most of the gravel.  Like high top tennis shoes, they are called "Water Tennies".

http://www.fiveten.com/us/outdoor/water-tennie-ocean-depths

I just received my 5 10's on Al's recommendation and man they seem very well built.....I am very impressed with 5 10's shoes, I also bought a pair of freeriders for mountain biking.

Al yer the man....thanks for the tip!!!...the water tennies are friggin KILLER....so well made 

[ColdWaterFshr]

Are the 5 10's true to their sizing?  Also, any specs on weight?  

Hope to do the subway or the narrows hike out in Zion end of September and those look perfect

 

[Al Agnew]

Mine were true to size.  Slightly narrow, perhaps, for their length, but I have pretty wide feet and they feel comfortable.  Check out some of their shoes that are designed specifically for canyon hiking; they'd probably be better than the water tennies...but more expensive.  Also, they seem very light in weight.