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Offline fishdaddy

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socks or boots
« on: September 27, 2011, 01:07:21 PM »
sock feet or boots in waders?
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Re: socks or boots
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2011, 01:07:55 PM »
i should say chest waders.
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Re: socks or boots
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2011, 03:41:18 PM »
If you can afford it go   breathable waders with  wading shoes.  More stable footwear and you can  walk all around without a loose fitting boot.   Cant tell you what to buy as  im in market for some also and im reading up on the differant brands and thier warrantys which is important.
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Re: socks or boots
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2011, 06:36:53 PM »
mine are boot foot and rub my leg im trying to decide what to replace them with as they are bout worn out.also it dont get real cold here just a little shelf ice is all we ever get so i was thinking bout 600 grams of thinsulate my old ones are 100 and were real warm really to warm.thanks for the reply
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Re: socks or boots
« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2011, 04:37:24 AM »
 I have always gone with the boot footed type.Never tried the sock type.
 Need a new pair for this season, I will again go with the boot type.I have never gotten the neoprene type--always rubber or canvas.
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Re: socks or boots
« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2011, 05:08:26 AM »
I've used both type boots but now currently have just the boot type. The stocking foot like RdFx stated are good if you do a lot of walking. They move around less on your feet and make moving around just easier. I used mine trapping creeks with sand bottoms walking accross pastures to get there. The ones I had didn't keep my feet as warm as my boot types but were ok because I was moving. The main reason that I've stayed with the boot type is dealing with the mud here. The boots I laced over my stocking foots picked up a lot of mud. Sometimes when I'd get back to the truck I'd be mud from the knees down. The laces on the boots I used would freeze and I'd have to waste coffee from my thermous to untie my boots, or just get in the truck and let the heater thaw them.
I deal with a lot more mud where I use my boots than sand or gravel.
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Re: socks or boots
« Reply #6 on: September 28, 2011, 07:16:34 AM »
 Mud here , is sometimes waist deep--boots seem to work fairly well.
 Tom
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Re: socks or boots
« Reply #7 on: September 28, 2011, 01:13:25 PM »
Good points Mac.   I should get a new pair but  lift pump in mound system just went to heck.  Plumber who put in didnt  put in so could replace so have to dig up......$1500..... and i just bought $4000  worth of shingles......and other roofing supplies.... dont think i  got any $$ left..... Grrrr but need roof  as winter is comining and i dont want to crap outside, i did that for 16 years as a kid and dont want my butt froze anymore    ::)   
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Re: socks or boots
« Reply #8 on: September 29, 2011, 10:56:47 AM »
I have size 15 feet. So what ever I find that fits, has to work! Its usually boots
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Re: socks or boots
« Reply #9 on: September 29, 2011, 01:18:16 PM »
TrapnHunt at least you save $$ on buying snowshoes.... ::)
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Re: socks or boots
« Reply #10 on: September 30, 2011, 05:07:51 AM »
Quote from: RdFx on September 29, 2011, 01:18:16 PM
TrapnHunt at least you save $$ on buying snowshoes.... ::)

LMAO... Thats for sure!!!!
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Re: socks or boots
« Reply #11 on: September 30, 2011, 08:24:36 AM »
Lee
I bet that boy not only don't need snow shoes. He could probably run on top the water if he got his speed just right. You or I could jump in one of his shoes and paddle it like a canoe. LOL
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Re: socks or boots
« Reply #12 on: October 04, 2011, 04:46:56 AM »
Quote from: Macthediver on September 30, 2011, 08:24:36 AM
Lee
I bet that boy not only don't need snow shoes. He could probably run on top the water if he got his speed just right. You or I could jump in one of his shoes and paddle it like a canoe. LOL
Mac

LMAO here.... Are you saying that I could be in a Jack Links beef jerky commercial?
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Re: socks or boots
« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2011, 02:27:09 AM »
Havent seen one of Jacks commericials lately.  Which one?  I think last one was a woodsy one  with bear?   I used to live up near Minong which used to be  and maybe still is mostly owned by Link brothers...  I know the Marine business is sold and  they owned everything else too. 
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