Wading boots? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Rob Rockcrawler · 04-24-2005, 12:50 AM

I might have screwed up by buying a pair of hodgeman lightweight breathable stocking foots, they were on sale. I need a pair of boots for them now and am looking for something that is stout enough to wear korkers with, something on the inexpensive side. I was at #^&#^&#^&#^&s and all they had was really thin canvas shoes, they looked more like Chuck Taylors than anything else. Any brands you guys have had good luck with? And am i lookin at getting only a seasons worth of use outta my waders?

In The Surf · 04-24-2005, 12:56 AM

If they are bootfoot you should be all set. The boot is part of the wader, if they are stockingfoot then you will need wading boots. You could always cancel the order if they're not what you want.

Rob Rockcrawler · 04-24-2005, 01:17 AM

I wrote bootfoot but ment stocking, had a long day at work, not sure how the editing thing works, but i did edit it.

piemma · 04-24-2005, 04:49 AM

The big problem with stocking foot waders in the surf is they tend to fill up with sand. If you are always rock hopping I guess they would be ok. All the guys I fish with have always worn boot foot.
As for brand, I fish 100+ nights a year and am real hard on waders what with rocks, fish dorsal fins etc. You just cannot beat Cabelas. For $89 you can get 3mm bootfoot neoprene waders. I buy a new pair every year and keep last years pair as a backup. I never can patch an old pair so they are totally leak proof. Too many hook holes, dorsal fin holes, barnacles from rocks etc. I figure it cost me lest than a buck a night to be dry.
Get a Cabelas club Visa and they give you a point a dollar good toward merchandise. I just ordered a new pair of waders and they ended up costing me just the shipping charges. less than $10.

basswipe · 04-24-2005, 06:47 AM

I've found Cabela's UltraLight Wading boots to be a great value at $49.95 plus shipping.

I bought them at the beginning of last years season and they're still like new.
I also give them a good fresh water blast after every use and bring them indoors to dry.

They really are durable though and korkers fit over them no problem.

The item# is IF-830519.

snake slinger · 04-24-2005, 07:11 AM

i wore the canvas ones from #^&#^&#^&#^&s all last year with no problem with corkers over them. they ant good in the sand.

fishaholic18 · 04-24-2005, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by basswipe

I've found Cabela's UltraLight Wading boots to be a great value at $49.95 plus shipping.
The item# is IF-830519.

I have them too and am very happy.

Jenn · 04-24-2005, 08:33 AM

Piemma....my little pea brain cant remember the proper name for them at the moment but I ordered the neoprene guards from cabellas and these fit snug enough to keep out 95% of the sand that would get in other wise. Not sure if you are already using them but if you arent I highly suggest getting a set.

basswipe · 04-24-2005, 08:46 AM

Jenn,the ones I got from Cabelas are the zip-up Gaiters.And yes they do keep out a majority of the junk.Much better than the junky gravel guards you get from WallyWorld.

Roseneath · 04-24-2005, 08:57 AM

I wore Hodgeman boots last year with no problems. This winter I bought a new pair of West Branch Wading Boots and I'm shocked at how much bigger and heavier they are? The Korkers (K-5000) barely fit around the boot and when they're on, I feel like I'm lugging bricks around.

Whatever you do, go "lightwieght".

tattoobob · 04-24-2005, 10:23 AM

Korkers also makes a boot and you can replace the tread
I think they have 5 different treads. I wear LL Bean Fly Weight
you can't beat the life time guarantee. I fish 3 to 4 times a week
from April to December and I am going on my third year
LL Bean also has a great line of wader boots

tynan19 · 04-24-2005, 10:32 AM

I have the hodgemen wading boots but the beefer lace up kind with felt soles. No problem putting korkers on and they offer good support. I had them on for 3-4 hours the other day in the sand with the gravel guards and minimul sand got in.

Rob Rockcrawler · 04-24-2005, 10:52 AM

looks like i will go with the cabelas. Piemma, id like to get the cabelas card but my bass pro shops card has a pretty hefty balance on it and i need another card like i need a 5/0 in my finger right now. I hate buying boots online though cuz ya never know how they are gunna fit, do ya have to go a size larger with wading boots cuz the stockin foot is a bit chunky?

Skip N · 04-24-2005, 10:53 AM

LL Bean boots. A little more expensive but they are guaranteed for life. Buy one pair and thats all you'll ever need to buy. They replace them no questions ask.

tynan19 · 04-24-2005, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob Rockcrawler

do ya have to go a size larger with wading boots cuz the stockin foot is a bit chunky?

Generally you do have to go a size larger. That is the problem with buying online though you won't know till you try them on.

piemma · 04-24-2005, 02:16 PM

I did go a size larger as I usually wear 2 pair of socks. Cabales has been real good about returning stuff if they don't fit

fishaholic18 · 04-24-2005, 02:24 PM

I went with a size larger.

jkswimmer · 04-24-2005, 05:20 PM

I like the ones with some cloth in them, as they fit tighter and do not let the sand in. Stocking foots are great on the rocks because of the closer fit. I have LLBeans they out last the waders, AquaStealth soles.

Navy Chief · 04-24-2005, 09:18 PM

I have a pair of the Korker Outfitters. They are nice comfortable boots.
The treads interchange and are are kindof a pain to get on. Maybe after I use them for awhile, they'll it will be easier.

The Dad Fisherman · 04-25-2005, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by piemma

The big problem with stocking foot waders in the surf is they tend to fill up with sand. If you are always rock hopping I guess they would be ok. All the guys I fish with have always worn boot foot.
As for brand, I fish 100+ nights a year and am real hard on waders what with rocks, fish dorsal fins etc. You just cannot beat Cabelas. For $89 you can get 3mm bootfoot neoprene waders. I buy a new pair every year and keep last years pair as a backup. I never can patch an old pair so they are totally leak proof. Too many hook holes, dorsal fin holes, barnacles from rocks etc. I figure it cost me lest than a buck a night to be dry.
Get a Cabelas club Visa and they give you a point a dollar good toward merchandise. I just ordered a new pair of waders and they ended up costing me just the shipping charges. less than $10.

Take one of your old pairs and cut a section out of the legs then slide it up over your good waders, kind of like knee-pads (keep the jokes to a minimum). that will help on the wear and tear, especially kneeling on the rocks. You can also cut strips and sew them for a nice fit before you slidethem on.

RIROCKHOUND · 04-25-2005, 08:42 AM

Even with gravel gaurds, the boots have drain holes in them to let water out and sand in...
I have stocking foot and boots I wear very occasionally on the rocks and with my wet-suit
Mostly I wear bootfoots... Bassproshops has good cheap ones as well... trying to patch mine for this season, but the duct tape may not last...