Wading boots?

[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.

[FormerUser]

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

[tynan19]

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]

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?

[tynan19]

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]

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

[Skip N]

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.