also rarely need on #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&'s boat....

Yeah, I always have a puzzled look on my face when I read about "felt is fine". I don't know if I am just clumsy or what. But I used felt years ago. I think I still have some of the bruises :crying:

JIM check your PM's

Doing the felt skitter down rocks = not so fun.

I think it really depends on your needs.

Korkers are the only things I trust when I'm walk down to land a fish below the high water mark. They're the only things that give a relatively good grip on the black growth that's as slick as ice down there.

I don't like using Korkers to walk over cobble or bowling ball rocks. Too much risk of catching a stud and twisting an ankle. Wading boots with good ankle support would probably be better than my bootfoot waders with felt, but I use what I have.

I don't like wearing Korkers on the Canal--again, the uneven rip-rap presents a risk of twisting or even spraining an ankle if I catch a spike. The only places they're useful is where you have to stand on bubble weed to cast, like the dolphins.

Important thing to keep in mind---your footwear is only insurance, not a guarantee. Korkers assist traction, they don't guarantee it.

I would bring some good sturdy hiking boots in addition to my wading boots. Wear the hiking boots to walk wherever it is you are going.

Unless you get an early seat on the ferry you'll be standing, and if youre not comfortable then(comfortable boots). By the time you make it off the ferry and start walking you'll be miserable. A comfortable backpack, and proper plug selection so you're not hauling everything under the sun around the island. It aint easy by any means but if sure is freakin fun!!!

Mike, I agree. I use to fish the Canal all the time and Korkers were a pain. I fish Narragansett about 80% of the time and Napatree the rest. Rock, slime and bubbleweed in both places. Maybe if I was 28 I wouldn't give a &^&% but at 58 I don't like the idea of a fall alone at 2 in the morning. I have grown accustomed to wearing Korkers and I don't give them a second thought. They are just part of what I wear to fish. There are a couple of reefs that RI Rockhound and I fish that you will certainly have a less than stellar evening without Korkers.

LL Bean's ultralight studded aquastealth boots :humpty:

[QUOTE=Nebe]LL Bean's ultralight studded aquastealth boots :humpty:[/QUOTE

Soles on mine are peeling off already, the studs are holding up well though

Another neattrick is to have a cobbler put a set of golf cleats on your boots.More comfortable than korkers.

mmmmmmmmmmm.... cobbler. GREAT w/ice cream

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try some shoe goo on em. make sure you clean them off with isopropal alcohol first.

[QUOTE=Nebe]Try Marine Goop...it's strong stuff.

I glued a pair of korkers studded replacement felts onto an old pair of sandals with the stuff and they're rock solid.

-spence

5200

I would go with the best boot with ankle support. Like it has been mentioned,,,if you intend on wading then you will be dealing with round rocks that are at 30% angle, they have no weed or slime in most places. I use 3 different style boots another great advantage to booty foot style waders.

In all the years I have fished with Steve, he has never worn korkers, I have never seen him fall down nor have I seen him have any problems with felt and felt alone. He is giving his opinion just like anyone else. I have not worn korkers in quite a few years myself and also find the felt fine, even on Block Island. Again, its an opinion.

As for the #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&s boat comment, sorry I dont get the joke? So he has come few times on the boat? whats that have to do with korkers? Steve has fished the surf the past several nights. Enjoying the boat now and then is lots of fun and after 35+ years Steve has pounding the surf , I see no harm in it.

Back to the Korkers, I would recomend them because they are safe! I just hate the weight and hate walking in the things....I have learned to like felt....To each his own!

Good fishing..........

Simmer down #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&. I don't think anyone is knocking Steve for his opinion. At least I didn't see it that way. And I think the boat comment was just poking fun. Anyone who says thet would pass up fishing from a boat from time to time is either:
A. A liar,
B. Afraid of water,
C, Pretty close minded.

But again I realy think it was a lighthearted joke.

Thanks JF. IT WAS A JOKE!!! Some people have no sense of humor anymore.