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03-18-2010, 11:41 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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footwear?
The last few seasons I have been picking up quiality foul weather gear for wearing on the boat. Its seems I fish 50% of the time in the rain. then theres the livewell spillage, ocassional wave, eel slime, etc.
This year I got a sweet gore tex bib from Bass Pro on sale.
Alothough I've been staying mostly dry, my feet are soaked. What do you guys reccomend? I saw a pair of rugged shark deck boots that look ok and werent too expensive. I need something to be dry, non slip and wont mark up the deck.
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03-18-2010, 11:58 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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they are nice boots Jim.
Just picked up a pair through Defender.
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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03-18-2010, 12:09 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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I also think I'll look dapper in white boots
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03-18-2010, 12:14 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Easton, MA
Posts: 5,737
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You better check with Spence about wearing white boots before Memorial Day.
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03-18-2010, 12:25 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Kingston, Ma
Posts: 2,294
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I recommend Crocs. Good traction, padding, quick drying,don't smell, and you can just hose the fish guts right off em.
If boots, I HIGHLY recommend a pair with steel toes to prevent em from getting crushed by cooler or other such heavy objects. I wear lacrosses that work well.
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03-18-2010, 02:07 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
Posts: 9,703
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Get the Rugged Shark ! I wear mine all day on my boat. Best pair of boots I've owned ! One thing though, don't order them online unless you have tried on a pair. The sizes run small.
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03-18-2010, 02:41 PM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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sharks sound like the way to go, thanks guys
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03-18-2010, 07:49 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Union,NJ
Posts: 989
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I had a pair of rugged sharks and they were shot after one season... Cracked really bad... The guy cottens last about a season also... Tough to find good quality footwear that doesnt kill the wallet...
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03-19-2010, 12:23 AM
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Seal Control
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Caver, Ma.
Posts: 3,875
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I also use white boots, I get them in New Bedford they are the Servils made in USA.
I have a pair that is now 5 years old, and I just bought a new pair they are like $20 and work for me
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"All my friends are Flakes!!"
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03-19-2010, 09:25 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Chatham, MA
Posts: 424
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Servus!
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03-19-2010, 10:14 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Union,NJ
Posts: 989
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Servus... Yes its hard to beat the old work boots... Throw in a pair of gel inserts and your all done...
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03-28-2010, 06:52 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,823
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Jim, I have been wearing Gill boat boots. Non-skid sole, not too high and in a lovely shade of blue. Seriously, they are great but I do not remember where I bought them.
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No boat, back in the suds. 
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03-28-2010, 08:05 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 8,718
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I secong the Gill product for spring and fall,got mine at Monahans.In the summer,when it doesn't matter if your wet I wear the crocs.I don't think the traction is all that great,especially if the tread is beat.But they are comfy.
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03-28-2010, 08:59 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: On my boat
Posts: 9,703
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I had a pair of the Gill (blue) for a year.
My feat were wet after a few months because they cracked on the bottom.
HOT as hell on warm days also.
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LETS GO BRANDON
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03-28-2010, 10:32 AM
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Very Grumpy bay man
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 10,823
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raider Ronnie
I had a pair of the Gill (blue) for a year.
My feat were wet after a few months because they cracked on the bottom.
HOT as hell on warm days also.
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Well, I'm on my 3rd year with no problems. I fish 99% of the time after dark and before dawn so the color wasn't important |
No boat, back in the suds.
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03-28-2010, 11:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,786
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oh no . please not another[ white ] group
the best I have found ,over the years / all season are cut down ..... real fireman,s boots .
rugged, don,t leak, descent insulation & steel toe ;;
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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03-28-2010, 11:31 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: 14000 / 44031.5
Posts: 932
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CowHunter
Servus... Yes its hard to beat the old work boots... Throw in a pair of gel inserts and your all done...
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same system here. |
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03-28-2010, 02:53 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2001
Posts: 7,649
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Been down this same road like many of you.
The cheap white boots are not that comfortable and they are not non skid. (at least the ones I saw). The last a long time though. I let my kids wear them and hand them down to his bother when they grow out of them. They get mildewed and nasty looking after a while.
The blue gill boots have much better traction on a wet deck but they seem to crack after a year and they feel kind "thin" on bottom. It is what I wear when I need boots but they are not the best. Also, they get hot in the sun.
I have never tried the shark boots but they are next on my list.
When it is rough, I normally wear a fresh pair of topsider deck shoes with sticky bottoms with the mesh top or side and just let my feet get wet. This is the best for me, safety wise. But I agree it is nice to have dry feet.
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03-29-2010, 11:46 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
Posts: 8,672
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I got the sharks in navy blue. i wore them around in the rain last week and they were very comfortable. May and June and Oct and Nov in the slop can get pretty cold. Last year it rained all June. I have a pair of water shoes I wear when its warm and they dont slip/mark and are comfortable. I'll let y'all know how the sharks hold up but seem great so far.
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03-29-2010, 12:09 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Quote:
Originally Posted by macojoe
I also use white boots, I get them in New Bedford they are the Servils made in USA.
I have a pair that is now 5 years old, and I just bought a new pair they are like $20 and work for me
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I have the same. Works well. No arch support so I be jelling when I am in white. |
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03-31-2010, 06:46 AM
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Spot Preserver
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Mansfield
Posts: 2,461
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I have used servus boots for years and no complaints but last year I got a pair of boots made out of lightweight "croc" material from Goose Hummock and absolutely love them. They are cool, lightweight, and dry. Very comfortable.
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03-31-2010, 06:53 AM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
Posts: 8,760
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Quote:
Originally Posted by keeperreaper
I have used servus boots for years and no complaints but last year I got a pair of boots made out of lightweight "croc" material from Goose Hummock and absolutely love them. They are cool, lightweight, and dry. Very comfortable.
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I'll have to check these out. The padded sole makes standing much easier |
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03-31-2010, 10:29 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Newtown, CT
Posts: 5,659
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I have a dry deck and just wear docksiders on board or go barefoot.  |
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04-01-2010, 02:08 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Quincy
Posts: 4,145
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This thread got me looking and I found these that I kinda like rather than tall all rubber boots.
Rubber Boots, Yachting Boots, By Pro Line at Sportsman's Guide
50 bucks, only 11" high and soft top.
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04-01-2010, 03:00 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 2,939
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Not foul weather but I had to show off my bad arse blue crab sperrys  |
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04-01-2010, 04:45 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Union,NJ
Posts: 989
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Van
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For cold weather, I use Muck Boots... Hard to beat.. The higher tops are good for launching and retrieving... |
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04-01-2010, 09:48 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2001
Posts: 1,990
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I have a pair of Penn deck boots that are fantastic, highly recommended
Xtra-tuff also makes a pair of sneaker style deck shoes that look good
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04-02-2010, 08:19 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Chatham, MA
Posts: 424
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WESTPORTMAFIA
Not foul weather but I had to show off my bad arse blue crab sperrys |
Those are awesome! Yeah I typically wear sperry's but when raining or cold I break out the servus deck boots with the non marking soles. I even have a pair of flip flops with white soles for taking the boat to the beach.  |
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