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Offline haightdaddy

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trip cut short
« on: Feb 27, 2013, 11:13 AM »
Went down to the pond with 2 dozen to see how i could do. After about 10 minutes in 4-6 inches of slush my feet were soaked. Back home now. Weather is so disappointing. Guess i got the open water season to look forward to.. :-\
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Offline nhdeadhead

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #1 on: Feb 27, 2013, 11:36 AM »
Invest in a good pair of waterproof boots, they're priceless in those situations. I also use mine year round, so they are an investment you'll get you're money out of.
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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #2 on: Feb 27, 2013, 11:37 AM »
Sounds like you need some Mucks or Lacrosse Boots. After my first year ice fishing I bought a pair. one of my best investments.
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Offline haightdaddy

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #3 on: Feb 27, 2013, 11:39 AM »
thinking waterproofing spray on a pair of timberlands was probably not a good assumption.. I would've wore my dads waterproofs but I think he took them to work today.. what crappy weather
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Offline loudonfisherman

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #4 on: Feb 27, 2013, 11:41 AM »
got pretty wet ourselves yesterday, but stuck it out, great decision, we did well
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Offline haightdaddy

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #5 on: Feb 27, 2013, 11:46 AM »
Quote from: loudonfisherman on Feb 27, 2013, 11:41 AM
got pretty wet ourselves yesterday, but stuck it out, great decision, we did well
I was feeling good about the fishing today.. pressure dropping.. shouldn't be a lot of people out because its a week day.. need to make some investments and improvements with my gear this spring/summer
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Offline Riffle

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #6 on: Feb 27, 2013, 12:21 PM »
My saying is that its not that the weather sucks, its your gear that sucks.

I made a major upgrade of all my outdoorwear this year and while I would have rather spent the money on fishing gear, that decision has allowed me to fish comfortably in ANY condition this season. This is a video of a few weekends ago when we had those 50 mph gusts. I hole hopped all day outside jigging, but only because I had a Goretex shell on that held up to the wind, along with very warm synthetic layers, god boots and proper gloves and face protection.

http://tinypic.com/player.php?v=971mxy&s=7

WIth such limited time to fish (nearly all of it on the weekends) I'll be damned if I'm going to let mother nature keep me off the ice... ;D

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #7 on: Feb 27, 2013, 01:50 PM »
I'm buying a pair of mucks as we speak...my infernos will not hold up in this mess...
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Offline dickbaker

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #8 on: Feb 27, 2013, 01:56 PM »
Yup!   High rubber is the thing for the super last ice and slush.   But its the best time of the year and warm enough so that super insulation isn't even important!!  The next two or three weeks will be the most productive of the season and we still have lots of solid ice under this slop.

Dick
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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #9 on: Feb 27, 2013, 02:06 PM »
Quote from: jibbs on Feb 27, 2013, 01:50 PM
I'm buying a pair of mucks as we speak...
Best boots I've EVER had.
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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #10 on: Feb 27, 2013, 02:11 PM »
Quote from: Riffle on Feb 27, 2013, 12:21 PM
My saying is that its not that the weather sucks, its your gear that sucks.

WIth such limited time to fish (nearly all of it on the weekends) I'll be damned if I'm going to let mother nature keep me off the ice... ;D

100% agree......

Nice video too.
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Offline Pail Rider

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #11 on: Feb 27, 2013, 02:30 PM »
Quote from: jibbs on Feb 27, 2013, 01:50 PM
I'm buying a pair of mucks as we speak...my infernos will not hold up in this mess...
Quote from: Capt. Black on Feb 27, 2013, 02:06 PM
Best boots I've EVER had.

Which Mucks?  I am tired of my Lacrosse 1500's splitting seams on me after 2 years.  PMO really badly.
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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #12 on: Feb 27, 2013, 02:34 PM »
Quote from: dickbaker on Feb 27, 2013, 01:56 PM
Yup!   High rubber is the thing for the super last ice and slush.   But its the best time of the year and warm enough so that super insulation isn't even important!!  The next two or three weeks will be the most productive of the season and we still have lots of solid ice under this slop.

Dick

X2 on the high rubber boots and the next two to three weeks and solid ice under the slop. BIBO Dick.
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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #13 on: Feb 27, 2013, 02:58 PM »
Quote from: Pail Rider on Feb 27, 2013, 02:30 PM
Which Mucks?  I am tired of my Lacrosse 1500's splitting seams on me after 2 years.  PMO really badly.
Mucks Arctic Pros. Only problem I had was moisture from my feet sweating. The next day they would be damp inside. Got a Peets and solved that prob.
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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #14 on: Feb 27, 2013, 03:06 PM »
Quote from: Capt. Black on Feb 27, 2013, 02:58 PM
Mucks Arctic Pros. Only problem I had was moisture from my feet sweating. The next day they would be damp inside. Got a Peets and solved that prob.

I went for the Wetlanders.  They are not quite as warm so I haven't had an issue with sweating (haven't had cold feet all year)  ;D
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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #15 on: Feb 27, 2013, 03:11 PM »
Quote from: Capt. Black on Feb 27, 2013, 02:58 PM
Mucks Arctic Pros. Only problem I had was moisture from my feet sweating. The next day they would be damp inside. Got a Peets and solved that prob.
like C B lack mentioned...muck arctics...my infernos are 2000 and I wear a light ski boot sock...I bought a mid smart wool for the mucks...after yesterday I need them
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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #16 on: Feb 27, 2013, 05:18 PM »
Get a pair of muck masters best boots I have ever owned very comfertable to stand for hours and feet will stay dry well worth the money
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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #17 on: Feb 27, 2013, 05:56 PM »
My old logging boots are my favorites...
High, dry, & replaceable caulks.  ;)

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Offline crawpie

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #18 on: Feb 27, 2013, 06:04 PM »
A couple year ago I did some boot research and found the Kamik Hunters (or maybe they are Goliaths)  were recommended.  I love them and they have been perfect for easy on and off, warm durable boots for slush and much. Lightweight too and not too expensive.  I even stepped on a 4 inch nail once, ran it through to my sock and after I pulled it out the hole it sealed up and did not leak.  Good boots.
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Offline Doitnow

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #19 on: Feb 27, 2013, 06:11 PM »
The old Hodgman cleated rubber boots are great.
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Offline winnisquam guy

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #20 on: Feb 27, 2013, 06:29 PM »
i gotta pair of bogs, seldom do my feet get cold and always dry all for under 100 bucks
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Offline WhereDaRainbows

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #21 on: Feb 27, 2013, 07:08 PM »
I wear flip flops and I'm never disappointed in the outcome very breathable easy on/off cheap and stylish
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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #22 on: Mar 02, 2013, 07:21 PM »
Quote from: WhereDaRainbows on Feb 27, 2013, 07:08 PM
I wear flip flops and I'm never disappointed in the outcome very breathable easy on/off cheap and stylish
You should try welding with them on,you have a blast!
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Offline haightdaddy

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #23 on: Mar 02, 2013, 07:25 PM »
Was in highland lake today in Andover. 14" ice and 6" slop on top. Dry feet though ;D
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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #24 on: Mar 02, 2013, 09:09 PM »
Quote from: Doitnow on Mar 02, 2013, 07:21 PM
You should try welding with them on,you have a blast!

At least when the slag falls in your shoe you can kick it off. I rolled a big ball down my boot one time........never knew I could untie laces that fast!

Oddfish

My last pair of boots for the year is my drysuit. wade right out chest deep and climb on the ice.
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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #25 on: Mar 03, 2013, 05:36 AM »
Stick your feet into a couple of bread bags, put your boots back on and get out there...
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Offline Capt. Black

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #26 on: Mar 03, 2013, 11:51 AM »
Quote from: potatomansoup on Mar 03, 2013, 05:36 AM
Stick your feet into a couple of bread bags, put your boots back on and get out there...
What no newspaper? Old school.  ;D
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Offline 800stealth

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #27 on: Mar 03, 2013, 11:58 AM »
Quote from: potatomansoup on Mar 03, 2013, 05:36 AM
Stick your feet into a couple of bread bags, put your boots back on and get out there...

LMAO.... When I was a kid and spent all my loot on making my sled faster instead of good riding gear, the order was.... socks, then a plastic grocery bag, then another pair of socks, then sneakers. Git R done
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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #28 on: Mar 03, 2013, 12:43 PM »
2000 gram Cabelas waterproof boots with Gortex rain pants velcroed tight at the ankle.  Waterproof up to my waist, needed it yesterday when I broke through up to my crotch.
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Offline haightdaddy

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Re: trip cut short
« Reply #29 on: Mar 03, 2013, 12:45 PM »
Any one know how the south nh area is for ice conditions. Have a bunch of Shiners i need to get rid of today
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