Cutty footware - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Redsoxticket · 06-11-2006, 02:22 PM

What footware is most appropiate for Cutty. I have korkers K-5000 and felt bottom wading shoes. The korkers are great but there will be alot of dry rock walking from spot to spot and it may not be a perfect match for this situation. I woild not climb on a rock without them but it may not be necessary there, but I don't know. Maybe, the aquastealth studded is the way to go but I don't have yet but maybe I should.

What to you guys/gals use over there?

THX

steve · 06-11-2006, 02:25 PM

I
fished there last fall with just felt soles-no problem. plan on doing alot of walking and travel lite.

basswipe · 06-11-2006, 02:30 PM

Korkers are like an American Express card.If you leave home without them you just might regret it.Bring your Korkers,you MIGHT need them.

steve · 06-11-2006, 02:30 PM

Also, bring some water because you'll sweat.

steve · 06-11-2006, 02:33 PM

i think korkers are way overrated. I very rarely use them.

Redsoxticket · 06-11-2006, 03:21 PM

This will be a spur of the moment 24 hour trip. I will probably go alone but I shouldn't so if anyone is interested in potentially going in the near future just pm me, more terrain can be covered thereby optimizing the short amount of time. BTW, RT tickets are $28, I know the owner of ferry, he will let me know when there is action if I ask him.

Back to the topic

I agree about traveling lite. Water, well I probably would of forgot, THX Steve. Hiding some reserve water in the bushes/rocks could be a good idea, kind of like a squirrel.
I also agree with you basswipe regarding korkers but walking with 2.5 korkers/foot for miles is not a good thing. An option can be a nap sack to carry them but that is not traveling lite. If it is neccessary there are always other trips

fishaholic18 · 06-11-2006, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by steve

i think korkers are way overrated. I very rarely use them.

Korkers are a must in most of the Rocky spots I fish, you wouldn't survive on night with me without them. My partner broke a strap one night so had to go Korkerless, ended up with a major gash on his hand from a fall he took climing up the side of a steep rock. They are far from overatted in my book, but, if you want to take a shot at breaking your neck...Go ahead....I wouldn't leave home without them..Why would you?

piemma · 06-12-2006, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by steve

i think korkers are way overrated. I very rarely use them.

Depends how much you like to fall down and how good your knees are. I have no ACL in my right knee and I live on Korkers.

piemma · 06-12-2006, 10:08 AM

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

eelman · 06-13-2006, 11:16 AM

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

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..........

JFigliuolo · 06-13-2006, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&

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.

JFigliuolo · 06-12-2006, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by piemma

Depends how much you like to fall down and how good your knees are. I have no ACL in my right knee and I live on Korkers.

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

JIM check your PM's

likwid · 06-12-2006, 10:25 AM

Doing the felt skitter down rocks = not so fun.

Mike P · 06-12-2006, 10:36 AM

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.

steve · 06-11-2006, 04:09 PM

I am clumsey to start out . With korkers I'm worst! Which is probably why I don't use them. Plus they are pretty heavy. I fish some pretty wild spots and really have had no problems sans korkers.

fishaholic18 · 06-11-2006, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by steve

I am clumsey to start out . With korkers I'm worst! Which is probably why I don't use them. Plus they are pretty heavy. I fish some pretty wild spots and really have had no problems sans korkers.

Yes, I agree they are kinda awkward but I guess I got used to them. I feel frickin' naked without them now.

redcrbbr · 06-11-2006, 04:30 PM

think about bowling shoes, because most of the shoreline there is covered with bowling ball size rocks, something with good ankle support is highly recommended. water and traveling light is key

wheresmy50 · 06-11-2006, 05:37 PM

Just a comment on water. This year I started using a Camelback for spots that require some walking. It holds 50 oz of water, and you never know it's there. It's much more convenient than trying to stuff a water bottle somewhere.

You guys who walk far really need to check these out.

-Ty

spence · 06-11-2006, 05:39 PM

Korkers certainly make me much less nimble. Studded felts are the best on a nice solid boot. Korkers only come out when I know there's some deep weed, but that's really not all that often.

-spence

fcap60 · 06-11-2006, 07:02 PM

Cutty CAN BE one of the most difficult places to fish from shore.

1. From SW bluff to in front of the old bass club there are bowling ball size rocks -that are very slippery.

2. If you fish where the old barges used to stand, you will fish sandy beach.

3. If you fish the back side of the island you will have a combination of beach and more rocks (but mostly rocks).

4. If you fish canapitsit channel, you will find rocks that are negotiable

5. If you fish in front of the brown house just to the right side of canapitsit, you will find large boulders and weed, (huge fish hang out in here, but you need to wade out and there will likely be lots of swells in your face).

I get by with felt bottoms, but like to carry the korkers in a back pack.

To each his own !

Good luck

steve · 06-12-2006, 04:24 PM

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

JFigliuolo · 06-12-2006, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by steve

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

Goose · 06-12-2006, 06:39 PM

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.