Wading Boots Advantage of studs?

[ukntcme]

Well I bought a new pair of Simms wading boots and I have the option of studs on them. My fear is catching them on my waders and and ripping them. Is that possible? What advantage is gained having them?

Wally

[BruceAC]

earlier this year, i got my first pair of studded boots. BIG DIFFERENCE, for the better

[Jim Speaker]

Excellent for slippery wading conditions, cuts thru the slime on the rocks. I have a pair of Simms with studs, and the same boots without.

Terrible for boats. Not allowed in any of my boats, ever.

[toadthedry]

Anything is possible but ripping your waders is pretty unlikely. Studs are a big help on rocky rivers so if that is what you are going to use the boots for I would use studs. In fact- might be almost dangerous to go in some real rocky slippery rivers without them.
Mike

[DimeBrite]

As long as you refrain from doing yoga poses in your waders I doubt your studs will cause any tearing. Use them, you'll have much better traction in the rivers and on seaweed covered beaches.

[Jerry Metcalf]

Years, and years, and years and never a problem with ripping waders.

However, the studs have prevented a lot of falls. They are the only way to go.

Jerry

[Peter Pancho]

Studs are a must have for any kind of river and have saved me plenty of times from falling, boosts confidence when wading slippery waters.
Also have felts for tubing and salt as well.
I got great deals on studded Freestones for 75.00 which are BOMBPROOF and felt soled Chota Abrahams for 20.00, the string lock is nice and fast.

Walking for miles on salt with studds is a pain. Make sure you have both studs and felt, you won't regret it.

[Don Barton]

A question for those of you with boots with permanent studs.

I have had several Simms felt boots. Frequently I screw studs into the felt when I am on rivers like the Grande Ronde or the Deschutes. Its a big improvement. I have no personal experience with boots that have permanent studs. How do my boots, with screw in studs, compare to boots with permanent studs?

[Peter Pancho]

permanent studs are just that, screwed in studs have the chance of them coming out,etc. I also oppose to Korkers, never liked them, the soles were a pain to take off and on.
Better to just have 2 pairs, stud and felt and you are good to go..

[Mumbles]

I have and like the newest generation of Korkers, the Guide. I've got the hiking rubber sole and standard felt sole that came with them. I like the rubber sole on the beaches because they are very comfortable and shed the sand well. I like the felt in the boat. I opted to get studded felts and the rubber soles with the large studs in them for the more slippery river wading out on the OP. Some don't like theirs, I like mine and the versatility of the interchangable soles is plus for me.

[HauntedByWaters]

Been drunk as hell on the river and never came close to ripping my waders.

The only argument for boots without studs is if you fish from a raft a lot. Studs can damage the raft.

[ukntcme]

Studs it is. Thanks all for the input.

Wally

[Keith Hixson]

I bought a set of Yak Tracs and put over my felt waders. They cut through the moss and slime well and you can take them off when using a boat. I know a few others that do that also.

Keith

[Old Man]

I need someting that works on ice. It's to cold to suit up(waders and other shit) here in Montana and there is a ice shelf along the edges of the streams I fish. I need something to fit over my shoes to grip the ice.

Jim

[Big_E]

I use http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...pod&id=0035815 and they work well. Best thing is the replacement cleats...I go thru a set of cleats a year. I used to use a cheaper pullover but I would go thru two sets a year because the cleats would wear out and then have to throw them away.