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I found these boots that I really like on Cabela's website. Would this be what I'd need for the almighty cold and great fun of ice fishing? They sound just about right to me but I thought I'd ask the xperts [ ]
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Lightweight Dry-Plus All-Weather Hunting Boots
Men's and Women's
Our Lightweight All-Weather Hunters will keep you going strong throughout the entire hunting season. A full lining of 400-gram Thinsulate™ Ultra insulation seals in warmth without overheating your feet. And, with the addition of our waterproof Dry-Plus® construction, they'll seal out water as well as the cold. The full-grain waterproof leather and 1,000-denier Cordura® nylon uppers stand up to the worst abrasions and trail hazards without weighing you down. And because they weigh in at under 3 pounds a pair, you can hunt all day without even noticing you are wearing them. The Vibram® outsole grabs the ground for claw-like traction over a variety of surfaces and absorbs ground shock for a comfortable stride over hard rock as well as softer sand and clay. A dual-density EVA midsole softens the impact of every step and supports your foot in the most uneven terrain.
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I couldn't get your link to work but this is what I look for in a boot that I'm going to use for ice fishing: Good insulation(the pair I have now is good to -44*)with inserts that are removable. If they have rubber half way up the boot, so much the better. If you are going to be walking a lot, the bulky boots are harder to walk in but are a lot warmer for standing for long periods of time on the ice. I'm sure everyone will have their own ideas but thats what I look for. WH2
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[center] ![[Image: i830152sq02.jpg]](http://a1460.g.akamai.net/f/1460/1339/6h/www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/content/Item/83/01/52/i830152sq02.jpg) [/center][left][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]These are in Cabela's bargain Cave under women's footware / Boots / Hikers / Chukkas. Linking to Cabela's is dang near impossible.[/size][/font][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]These are on sale and $20 off. With an extra set of felt liners, you are set. [/size][/font][/left] [left][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]I use Rocky Juneau Pacs good to a -130F on cold days. Bulky but always warm. I also use Sorels on warmer days when ultimate warmth is not the issue. What ever you get, make sure they can take the slush and water. dry them after everytime you use them and they'll last for years. I put mine over the heat registers in the house. [/size][/font][/left] [left][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]One other thing. Make sure you buy them big enough for how many pairs of socks you intend to wear. I some times wear three pairs of socks when it drops below zero. Poly Liners and two pair of the merino wool. one medium thick and the other heavier. Merino wool is nice on the feet plus it can stand up to washing after washing.[/size][/font][/left]
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If you are like me, 400 grams of thinsulate is not enough. I have poor circulation to my feet and when your feet get cold, its over.
I recomend the 1000 grams of thinsulate if you have this problem, and at least 600 grams if you have good circulation.
Just dont skimp on the feet. They have to get you back to the truck.
We had a group of guys from our work go out on strawberry one year, and one guy brought his wife. It was her first time and she was trying to "get by" with lesser equipment. In the end, we had to build a wind break and crank up a few heaters inches away from her feet while she got a couple foot massages just to get her to stop crying and be able to walk back to the truck.
Dont skimp on the feet.
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jbhp,
PREDATOR is right, 400 gram thinsulate is not very much for boots that you intend to use when ice fishing. The boot you described would be good for cold weather hunting(not waterfowl) where you are moving around and hiking, such as deer hunting or pheasant hunting. The problem with ice fishing is that you don't move much and so you have so much less circulation to keep your extremities warm. So you really need to get a boot that is right for the job of ice fishing. I can understand how you might want to save money by getting a boot that does everything. But you will have to accept some trade-offs. For example, it was suggested that you get a boot(oversized) that can accomodate extra pairs of sock. That is good advise for ice fishing and staying warm when you are not moving but that same boot is less than ideal when you go deer hunting and you don't want/need all those socks. I actually have the same dilema. I can't afford a different boot for every ocassion so I have to make do. This may sound crazy, but when I did a lot more ice fishing I used to use the old-style moon boots. They were light, had pretty good insulation, and they were cheap. But they were not good for any heavy use, just good for standing in the cold. Remember, you might be standing on a solid block of ice in 0 degree weather without moving. And you might end up somewhat wet as well. Take care of your feet or forget about having fun. Actually, the same goes for the rest of your body as well.
Good luck.
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being on a tight budget myself i have to get by with what i can afford i picked up a pair of insulted water proof pac boots rated for -20C for 17.00 at target had them out in snowy condistions once already and they worked great i guess time will tell
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my wife has the sorels in blm's post but her feet still got a little cold at times last year. This year I bought her a pair of the nordic gear lectra battery heated socks-hopefully they will help.
Question: what are the best gloves for ice fishing--is there anything out there that will keep fingers dry and warm while still allowing to handle the pole and gear and tie knots?
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i have yet to find a pair of gloves that i can tie a knot or put bait on while wearing them if you do so let me know how much do those socks cost ?
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The pair I ordered for the wife from sports authority were $21.97 including shipping, but they are out of stock now. I ordered another pair from cabellas for my father in law for $26.94 with shipping. Kind of pricey but if they work it will be worth it to me. I could stay on the ice all day but when they get cold it's not fun for them--now I just need to find some gloves!
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]They have electric socks at Walmart and Sportsman's.[/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]Another alternative which I like are the Grabber Mycoal adhesive toe warmers that you stick to the bottom of your sock before putting on you boot or pac. When sitting in a boat or on ice they work great. I bought them at Sportsman's but you can buy them a lot of places. Make sure you get TOE warmers for inside boots. They are different than the normal pocket warmers. [/size][/font] [center] ![[Image: tw.gif]](http://www.grabberwarmers.com/images/tw.gif) [/center] [center][url "http://www.grabberwarmers.com/tw.htm"][#333366][size 4]Toe Warmers [/size][/#333366][/url][/center] [left][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]Let's face it, having warm feet is not just having warm boots. Super insulating the body alllows for more blood to go to the outer extremities such as the hands and feet. Also the head needs to be insulated well. It has been said that 25% of the body's heat can be expelled through the head and neck areas. So it only makes sense to insulate those areas to eliminate the heat loss. A head sock works well. [/size][/font][/left] [left][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]Multiple layers of poler fleece clothing, good thermals WITHOUT cotton in them wick moisture away to the outer layers of clothing and also from the body's skin keeping the thin layer of air between the skin and thermals dry and warmer. Cotton apparel will actually rob your clothing's ability to insulate to it's fullest potential. [/size][/font][/left] [left][font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]So if you want warm feet take care of the rest of your body for starters then start adding the electric socks or toe warmers as needed.[/size][/font][/left]
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thanks for the info BLM think i need to look into something just turned up the heat in the house because my toes are cold
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sorels are nice for playing with the kids in front of your house, but they won't keep your warm on the ice. 1000 grams of thinsulate is a good start. Make sure your boots are rated for -100 degrees or lower, the rubber content in the soles are the killer problem for your feet. Rubber conducts cold very well. The less rubber or the more thinsulate around the foot will create happy feet, and a pleasurable ice fishing experience. Also, if your feet get cold while on the ice. Prop your feet up on a chair, bucket, sled...just get them off the ice.
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]No argument here with your logic, Tomegun. 1000 grams and -100F boots are definitely the way to go but you're talking the upper end of the scale boots and pacs as far as price goes. As a few have said, price can be a factor so middle to lower priced boots are a consideration and alternate methods to "upgrade" this boots to get by with are a worthy subject.[/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]I fished the ice for a lot of years in sub-zero weather with Sorels and had pretty good results with them. Are they the best? I don't know? The Sorel upper end models are rated for -100 so they must be pretty good. 15 years ago the -40 degree Sorels were pretty much all you had unless you snagged some of those white "Mickey Mouse" boots. Boots have come a long way since then.[/size][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][size 3]Tomegun is right. The ice is what chills the feet. There are also some good insoles out there that do a good job of insulating the bottoms of your feet. Again, just make sure you buy your boots big enough to accomodate any extra insulation you may add be it insoles or extra socks. You want plenty of room to be able to move your toes without restriction.[/size][/font]
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The best thing I've found is Boarding boots or snowmobile boots. I'd find a cheap pair of sleding boots or the boarding boots at a used sporting goods store or check the DI. This equipment was made to be constantly in the extreme cold conditions and always being wet or frozen. I wear a pair of good wool socks and a thin pair of cotton to keep me warm all day long.
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Well! Thanks for all the great advice guys! Just what I was looking for. I'll most likely check into the 2nd hands this year at least and will definatly make sure to leave room to add any extras I might need. [cool]
My mom got us each very nice hunting vests that are waterproof and wind resistant that I wear under my ski jacket so I keep pretty warm on the upper body. Now I just need to work on the rest and I'll be in there! [laugh]
I really like the idea of the toe warmers and I think they'd go great with my socks that my brother's ex-wife brought back from the Navy and I'll definatly use those in the combo of clothing I come up with.
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[  ] Hey Diamond, leaving room is the best thing you could do even with more layers, because if you constrick your foot that will slow the blood flow and you still will get cold even if you have good boots. I try and seat down alot to keep off my feet. once up at strawberry I sat in my socks for 3 hours because my daughter got her boots wet and was cold so I gave her 1 pare of my socks and my boots and I sat there for 3 hours while she sled off the hill. I was fine setting there with no boots on, just couldn't stand up. as long as your feet have a good blood flow to them you should be ok. later chuck
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The best boots that I have found are the insulated army boots nicknamed "mickey mouse boots".They are kind of large,and hard to walk very far in,but they keep your feet warm.You can find them in army surplus stores,etc.They have a air valve on the side,and can be black or white.I have been icefishing for 40 years and they are the best I have found.They are all rubber on the outside so yor feet never get wet.
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