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peblz03
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I need to get a pair of shoes for my boyfriend to fish in. He says his are slippery. I know nothing about fishing and have no clue what kind of shoe to get.
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mrdrywall66
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Depends on what the conditions are.When I go trout fishing,I'm usually in the stream or river and there are slippery rocks.They make a special boot with FELT soles for grip.They aren't slip-proof,but they do make a difference.
You can get them at most sporting-good stores i.e..sports chalet and those type stores.
You can get them at most sporting-good stores i.e..sports chalet and those type stores.
if your boy friend is the typical spin fisherman or baircaster that fishes from the bank then any decent hiking shoe or boot with good sized lugs should do the job.
if he is a fly fisherman or spends a lot of time in the river then he needs wading boots. when it comes to wading boots there is one company that is miles ahead of the competition in durability, comfort and traction, Simms is by far some of the best gear you can buy, I have a pair of G3 boots that have out lived the last 3 pairs (combined) of wading boots that I had before. although felt is usually the best sole for traction studs are a must. some come studded and for the ones that don't you can get screw in studs. Simms streamtread sole is almost as good as felt, screw a set of hard bite carbide studs in and they are awesome, I picked up a pair simms new guide boots to replace my g3 while they go back to be re-soled and I like them so much I doubt I'll be using the g3 again.
Simms does make sandals and shoes also, designed to be used as normal shoes and sandals as well as wet wading (no neoprene socks or waders required).
if he is a fly fisherman or spends a lot of time in the river then he needs wading boots. when it comes to wading boots there is one company that is miles ahead of the competition in durability, comfort and traction, Simms is by far some of the best gear you can buy, I have a pair of G3 boots that have out lived the last 3 pairs (combined) of wading boots that I had before. although felt is usually the best sole for traction studs are a must. some come studded and for the ones that don't you can get screw in studs. Simms streamtread sole is almost as good as felt, screw a set of hard bite carbide studs in and they are awesome, I picked up a pair simms new guide boots to replace my g3 while they go back to be re-soled and I like them so much I doubt I'll be using the g3 again.
Simms does make sandals and shoes also, designed to be used as normal shoes and sandals as well as wet wading (no neoprene socks or waders required).
adam howitzer
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well if he fishes on a boat get him something with a good grip like running shoes also some durable boots would be good (waterproof) usually anything with a nice rubber grip is good for when the waves wobble the boat