Author Topic: Footwear? (Read 15802 times)

luv2fish366 · « **on:** Nov 12, 2007, 11:14 AM »

With the ice approaching, I am considering replacing my boots with something more serious. I currently have an old pair of sorels. They do well enough but are on the way out and not necessarily made for serious ice fishing. I was interested in what everyone uses and recommends? I am a panfish chaser and pulling a fish trap so weight and bulkiness are a concern. Thanks!

hard_water · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 11:20 AM »

i just bought a pair of muck boots from agway they are pull on rubber boots insulated to 60 below zero and they are awsome i hav been trying them out bow hunting with no socks on, and my feet are toasty warm and they are light as hell definately worth the 70 bucks i spent.

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Wellsy · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 11:48 AM »

Cabelas Snowy Range 1200 - $89.95 - 5lbs per pair - waterproof & warm.
Same pair 4th year no problems yet, and for under $100.00 thats not bad.
Most comparable to Rocky blizzard Stalker @ $110.00.
If you have really wide feet you might want to consider the Rocky or Lacrosse.

Good Luck,
Wellsy

MeadowPikeman · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 12:05 PM »

cabelas infeno pac boots are 100 percent waterproof and mighty warm

Hard_H2O · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 12:24 PM »

My vote goes to the Lacrosse Ice Kings.

1MOFISH · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 12:57 PM »

i have a pair of rocky iceman pac boots with the built in retactable ice cleats they work great cant tell how many times i forgot my strap on cleats mo

Mentiply · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 01:47 PM »

I have always had great success with Sorels but I will admit I'm not as hardcore as some others on this site.

scavengerj · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 01:53 PM »

Rocky Bearclaws have always served me well for hunting and fishing.

PWR BAIT · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 03:16 PM »

I have had a pair of irish setter 1600gram boots for 5 years very warm but a little pricey$170 but a good boot.

gaudetskie · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 06:59 PM »

1 word for 'ya ......ICE KING!!

susquayugafisher · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 07:50 PM »

Mickey Mouse all the way!

jimmygunns · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 08:20 PM »

Cabela's Predator Extreme Pac Boots. Got a pair of them last year, because LaCrosse stopped making the Ice Kings. They are on sale right now for about $110. Well worth the money, I think. I hope the link will paste ok. I never seem to do it right on this site, if not, can someone fix it for me??? Thanks.

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/horizontal-pod.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/pod-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20564-cat20574&rid=&indexId=cat20574&navAction=push&masterpathid=&navCount=1&parentType=index&parentId=cat20574&id=0020833

MeadowPikeman · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 12, 2007, 11:30 PM »

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/pod/horizontal-pod.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/pod-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20564-cat20574&rid=&indexId=cat20574&navAction=push&masterpathid=&navCount=1&parentType=index&parentId=cat20574&id=0020833

Hard_H2O · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 13, 2007, 08:21 AM »

Quote from: luv2fish366 on Nov 12, 2007, 11:14 AM

With the ice approaching, I am considering replacing my boots with something more serious. I currently have an old pair of sorels. They do well enough but are on the way out and not necessarily made for serious ice fishing. I was interested in what everyone uses and recommends? I am a panfish chaser and pulling a fish trap so weight and bulkiness are a concern. Thanks!

Did you try a search. This topic comes up about twice a year.

Topic: Ice Fishing Boots
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=49476.0

Search for "boot"
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?action=search2

Haywood · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 13, 2007, 02:50 PM »

I love my ice kings. Before I had the money, I went with these http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=88570
I used mine for almost 5 years with zero complaints.

archbishop · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 30, 2007, 07:50 AM »

i use 1000 gram lacrosse rubber boots, obviously waterproof, the ankle fit gives some ankle support wich is good when walking on ice where you dont know whats under the snow or where an old hole is $:-\$ i used to go with the pac boots but they lost all ankle support after a year and felt "floppy" on my feet. i would guess anything that is 100% waterproof and warm is obvious, but you need to feel it on your foot first, ice fishing is long hours and if the boot doesnt feel right, it makes for a long trip. feet are usually the first to go, either getting cold or being sore and cause you to leave the ice early, keep that in mind

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 30, 2007, 08:02 AM »

Im really looking for a boot that has retractable ice picks one company in canada used to make em I found but the phone number is disconnected

so that doesnt look good plus I need a light weight boot I have alot of those clip on ice spikes but those a too much hassle for everyday wear

cnyiceboy · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 30, 2007, 08:16 AM »

Mickey Mouse all the way!

archbishop · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 30, 2007, 08:27 AM »

Quote from: Mainehazmt on Nov 30, 2007, 08:02 AM

Im really looking for a boot that has retractable ice picks one company in canada used to make em I found but the phone number is disconnected so that doesnt look good plus I need a light weight boot I have alot of those clip on ice spikes but those a too much hassle for everyday wear

can you post a pic or link for those, i have never heard of retractable pics in your boots

i know guys who put 1/4" screws into the soles of there mickeys and they work great for the ice.

howesfc · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 03, 2007, 06:52 PM »

I'll secound the Cabela's Predator's Pac Boot's with extra liner's and sheet medal screw's stud's

snot rocket · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 08, 2007, 08:31 PM »

Hands down...Mickey Boots...the warmest foot wear i have ever used

Snot Rocket

kwiky364 · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 08:00 AM »

definetly mickeys

Mainehazmt · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 08:23 AM »

always hated those mickys so did the military Af went with sorrells! 10 times the boot!

walleye tattoo · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 09:22 PM »

LaCrosse ICEMAN booots 20 years of fishing and hunting and remember one size smaller felt insert and no sox in the toe. I am just looking at them now and they will go another 20.

Lobes · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 12, 2007, 07:50 PM »

I used Mickey Mouse boots for a lot of years and they were the best thing around in their time. Now there are a lot of boots out there with better insulation and a LOT lighter weight. My 1000 gram Thinsulate Rocky's are like keeping my feet in front of a fireplace when just sitting all day in extreme cold.
My next pair will likely be LaCross or what ever is not made in China, or Mexico, or Viet Nam, (etc.). I will go with American or Canadian products anytime.

NBG

tarbot · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 20, 2007, 05:43 PM »

Muck Boots Arctic Sport...... 16", waterproof, light, and warm!

strikemaster2 · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 20, 2007, 11:34 PM »

baffin insulated rubber boots dry feet = warm feet we ice fish - 40c never had a problem 8)

robfish · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 06:23 PM »

LaCrosse Ice Kings are great and they are still being made since some writers said they aren't making them any more. Bought a pair at Gander Mountain. They also have a boot called Alpha Iceman which is really light weight but cost $139. Wore them to a Packer game and kept me warm.

esox13 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 14, 2008, 10:09 PM »

LaCrosse Ice Kings - I've had them for 10 years and still haven't had to replace the liners. I hate to say it, but unless it is really cold out - they are a bit too warm.

orviskid · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 19, 2008, 02:34 PM »

i have a newer pair of sorels rated at well below zero but my feet are always cold. what socks do you wear? i have a poly pair under a wool blend pair and my feet still freeze.

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