Grip tight spikes

[dannyplug1]

Does any one out there in bass land know if you can use the grip tight spikes with a boot foot wader? I have an older set of waders I think I would like to try this with. any information or advise would be appreciated. Charlie

[DZ]

Charlie,
Do you mean Grip Studs? If so just make sure the wader boot has enough width to accept the stud length without going through the bottom of your boot sole. The Edge has some Simms Wading boots in the closeout section. Not all sizes but might be worth checking out.
DZ

[numbskull]

I put the lowest ones in some Simms Bootfoots (muck boots) and they have held pretty well. A few (about 1/3) tore out, and no way would anything but the shortest ones work since the soles are too soft to handle any twisting, but overall the boots are better than nothing on slippery wet rocks (not weed covered stuff, however).

[numbskull]

Here is what you get. You can see some rolled and the studs nearest the toes did not hold but what is left is better than nothing and adequate for wet rock.

[dannyplug1]

George where did you get them? Are there different sizes. I have old simms waders with a felt on the bottom of the muck boots. I know they are now illegal. but they cost fourhundred bucks and are comfortable as hell. And I would never use them in fresh water with the potential for transfering an invasive species such as rock snot etc. By the way the darters that you traded me for the musso swimer are killer. Thanks again Charlie

[numbskull]

Here is a link for grip studs Grip Studs™ Screw-In Tire Studs | Traction in Ice, Snow and Dirt | Wader Studs

There are, however, other options that work well in felt, which apparently holds studs better than rubber.

I think these are popular http://carbidetractionproducts.com/i...id=5&Itemid=27

I've also used wearbars studs with some success in vibram boots, but I think the INS product above is supposed to be better.

Simms also makes some low profile studs that lots of fly shops carry.

What length to get depends on what you do. Lots of bubble weed you want long ones. Slippery bare rock you want short ones.

[iamskippy]

There are a few great posts here about grip studs vs wear bars, this is my first season using the studs and i am impressed. Weighting in @ 270 i have had no issues with out washers and i have but a lot of miles on these boots already.
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[chefchris401]

how are you guys using washers with the GRIP STUDS?

there is no head for a washer to hold against and the shank is so wide i cant see a washer having a hole big enough to fit the shank thru while being small enough to fit the head snuggly.

[jeffthechef]

Originally Posted by chefchris401

how are you guys using washers with the GRIP STUDS?

there is no head for a washer to hold against and the shank is so wide i cant see a washer having a hole big enough to fit the shank thru while being small enough to fit the head snuggly.

don't know size washer but i found that one that "screws" down the shank and the head can hold against. not tight but it MIGHT work. so far my experience with grip studs holding the sole has s*cked!

[GattaFish]

The right size hole in the washer will fit around the auger and stop on the head. I have even experimented cutting a groove to accept the washer and give it even more support.
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[parker23]

These are 1/4" flat zinc washers from Home Depot.
Washer manufactured by Crown Bolt Part # 19821

12/package for a couple of bucks.

[puppet]

Originally Posted by parker23

These are 1/4" flat zinc washers from Home Depot.
Washer manufactured by Crown Bolt Part # 19821

12/package for a couple of bucks.

I think I used the same. 1/4" hole allows enough to rotate through the auger but locks to the
spike head. I just bought a 100 pack from lowes....probably $5.

[Ian]

Sweet!