what to wear

I wear flip flops from the truck to the waters edge and then go barefoot. As the temps cool and I start wearing jeans I'll wear a pair of Harkers Island sneakers and when it gets cold I'll wear chest waders.

Anyone have any experience with "launch socks" from koketat?

http://kokatat.com/products/footwear/hydrus-3l-launch-socks.html

I do very similar to what Trigger said but with the exception of Harker's Island sneakers I've got a pair of insulated boots like the one I'm posting this link too. One of the best investments I've made for kayak fishing. I dont do waders when it's real cold though, I just layer up w/ clothing that's not so water absorbant.

http://www.lacrossefootwear.com/performance/hunt/rubber/early-season/alpha-mdlt-14-m-ng1-5-0mm.html

I've really enjoyed the Simms RipRap shoe when the weather is mild. Good foot protection and excellent traction in a variety of conditions. When it gets chilly, I know several folks that have really liked the Chota Mukluk Light....waterproof to about the knee, warm and not big and clunky.

Chiefly Fly'n said:

I've really enjoyed the Simms RipRap shoe when the weather is mild. Good foot protection and excellent traction in a variety of conditions. When it gets chilly, I know several folks that have really liked the Chota Mukluk Light....waterproof to about the knee, warm and not big and clunky.

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Richard, the RipRap shoe......as good of traction as felt on slick rocks??....surely not. I can definitely see it being better on muddy banks though. Your opinion?

No....not as good as felt in most cases for wading, in my opinion. If doing a lot of wading in rocky streams and rivers I still pick felt. But, as a kayak or canoe shoe, for ocassional wading and launching etc., it is light, drains water quickly, offers excellent foot protection, keeps most rocks and pebbles out, and does well in a variety of bottoms (sand, mud, moss, asphalt, concrete etc.). Several folks like it as an everyday shoe (and apparently it does well as a golf shoe....)

i wear crocs until water turns cool, then start wearing neoprene socks with them. once it gets really cold, switch to tall neoprene boots (i bought a Muck Boots knock-off from Academy Sports that have served me well -- esp for $40 vs. ca. $100 for Muck Boots). I do NOT wear crocs when fishing in the salt marsh when wading is a possibility -- might not be able to reclaim them from the mud!

// joel

I just wear old sneakers and suffer wet feet. Heard good things about these though http://www.backcountry.com/astral-brewer-water-shoe could be paired with neoprene socks.

ewetzel said:

I just wear old sneakers and suffer wet feet. Heard good things about these though http://www.backcountry.com/astral-brewer-water-shoe could be paired with neoprene socks.

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You're a better man than me. No way would I deal with wet feet in January/February. I'm a hot blooded person and am hot when most are complaining of it being cold, but I'm a wimp when it comes to my feet being cold.

I used to wear crocs, but picked these up this summer.

http://www.basspro.com/World-Wide-S...er-Shoes-for-Men-Steel/Blue/product/10227997/

I use the NRS neoprene shoe. Looks like the model I use is going EOL. I just bought a new pair after about 8 years with the old pair. I don't worry about oyster bars and such with these. Neoprene keeps me pretty warm until its time for the waders. http://www.nrs.com/product/2327/nrs-kicker-wetshoe-closeout

I wear teva sandals similar to these http://www.amazon.com/KEEN-Owyhee-S...qid=1412890136&sr=1-190&keywords=teva+sandals in the warmer weather. I didn't pay that kinda money tho. Got them for like 30 bucks at rack room shoes. To me barefoot and hooks and fish spines etc don't go together but I have never used a net before either. In the winter I wear breathable waders.

The last three links posted gives me an error code. Anybody see the same?


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wademaster said:

The last three links posted gives me an error code. Anybody see the same?


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That's a tapatalk issue. Click on them again and they pop right up.

trigger22 said:

That's a tapatalk issue. Click on them again and they pop right up.

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I meant to mention that. Works fine now.


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trigger22 said:

You're a better man than me. No way would I deal with wet feet in January/February. I'm a hot blooded person and am hot when most are complaining of it being cold, but I'm a wimp when it comes to my feet being cold.

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Nah, I wouldn't do that in winter. I can get away with it spring through fall. My limited trips in winter months involve waders on water where there's practically no chance of taking a swim.

What does everyone wear throughout the winter to keep their feet warm

acmintun said:

What does everyone wear throughout the winter to keep their feet warm

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Chest waders and wool socks from a kayak and Muck boots with wool socks on the boat.

I wear a keen knock off in the months when its seasonable to do so. Reason is oysters and launch locations. I will use my foot to hold me in place occasionally. Plus I am a wimp when it comes to being barefooted due to standing a lot. When its too cool for this I add wool socks or knee high lacrosse boots. Cold weather chestwaders.