Wading boots?

[Rob Rockcrawler]

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]

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]

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]

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

[fishaholic18]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[The Dad Fisherman]

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.