Nomad1999 Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 Will be making several trips to the canal this year, including a 1 week stay. Was wondering what I could get away with for the season without breaking the bank. Will probably be investing in waders & boots this fall or next spring so I can d[ more surf casting up & down the cost but wondering what i can get by with until then. Tnx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 43 mins ago, Nomad1999 said: Will be making several trips to the canal this year, including a 1 week stay. Was wondering what I could get away with for the season without breaking the bank. Will probably be investing in waders & boots this fall or next spring so I can d[ more surf casting up & down the cost but wondering what i can get by with until then. Tnx Theres no fish left up there but ive seen little ninjas run up and down the rocks in flip flops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad1999 Posted March 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 12 mins ago, Goldy said: Theres no fish left up there but ive seen little ninjas run up and down the rocks in flip flops Well that was full of insight & help!! iwantmypie and billthe5th 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 6 mins ago, Nomad1999 said: Well that was full of insight & help!! Arent there enough videos on youtube to figure it out. Spikes! Lou T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditch Jigger Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 I always wore hiking boots with aggressive tread soles and good ankle support. Never saw the need for Korkers, and I've seen guys twist their ankles with them when a stud catches on a rock. And Goldy probably isn't exaggerating. Fish there often enough, and you'll see things that make you think you wandered into Bizzarro World by mistake. Lou T, R.R. Bridge Fisher, gray gables and 2 others 5 "…if catching fish is your only objective, you are either new to the game or too narrowly focused on measurable results.” - D. Stuver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldy Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 7 mins ago, Ditch Jigger said: I always wore hiking boots with aggressive tread soles and good ankle support. Never saw the need for Korkers, and I've seen guys twist their ankles with them when a stud catches on a rock. And Goldy probably isn't exaggerating. Fish there often enough, and you'll see things that make you think you wandered into Bizzarro World by mistake. I swear. I wanted to know how the hell these young kids were scaling cape side behind the rink. Im like. Ya no way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skunkoff Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) I've never fished CCC, and really doesn't sound too tempting. For any slippery rocks, I wear my korkers with studded soles. The studs won't catch enough to trip you up, but are sufficient for slippery wet rocks and weeds. I still walk carefully though. Although if it's really steep, you may want spikes. Edited March 25, 2023 by Skunkoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad1999 Posted March 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 11 mins ago, Ditch Jigger said: I always wore hiking boots with aggressive tread soles and good ankle support. Never saw the need for Korkers, and I've seen guys twist their ankles with them when a stud catches on a rock. And Goldy probably isn't exaggerating. Fish there often enough, and you'll see things that make you think you wandered into Bizzarro World by mistake. Thanks.....this is what I was looking for. I know what I should invest in if I'm going to make the canal & jetties a habit. Just wanted to see if I could make due with my hikers & Boggs for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ged Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 Boot foot waders, uninsulated LaCrosse boots, crocs. Depending on where I am fishing the canal. Plan your landing before your cast. Don’t expect others to land your fish for you. Nomad1999 and EliasA 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad1999 Posted March 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) 34 mins ago, ged said: Boot foot waders, uninsulated LaCrosse boots, crocs. Depending on where I am fishing the canal. Plan your landing before your cast. Don’t expect others to land your fish for you. Hip waders might be my best compromise for now. Edited March 25, 2023 by Nomad1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasA Posted March 25, 2023 Report Share Posted March 25, 2023 The past couple years I’ve always worn sneakers because I like to be able to hop around quickly and cover ground, but, the caveat is I fell relatively often. Years of soccer have given me the ankles of a mountain goat so I can hop from rock to rock no problem, but I found that several times I literally got dragged off my rock and into the canal by fish a couple times. Those few swims combined with seeing some people fall and get hurt real bad convinced e to finally buck up and wear boots I wear a pair of simms wading boots I’ve had for a while, and they have screw in carbide studs in the soles, and I have to say the studs are a major improvement. They make you so steady and secure in your footing, and the ankle support from the boots helps as well while standing all day in weird positions. cheap wading boots, or clip on korkers are probably the cheapest option, tho a mid-high quality pair of wading boots with studs will be the best long term investment. I’ve also seen guys screw in and glue carbide studs into hard soled sneakers like converse or Chuck Taylor’s or vans Nomad1999 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxwoods321 Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 As GED mentioned really depends on where I plan to fish/tide will determine footwear. Korkers are night/day especially if you fish the slime rocks but not needed for all spots. Depending on budget you can always just screw in Kold Kutter studs (tire studs for ice) to the bottom of old boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbchurch Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 I use Korkers boots with studded soles, and occasionally NRS Dry pants. profile pic Penn Squidder, Lami 01166, Atom 40. 1975 or so. My go to for a couple of years when I was a kid..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JParanee Posted March 26, 2023 Report Share Posted March 26, 2023 I plan on going to see the circus end of may and I will be wearing a pair of wadding boots over wading socks with spikes and shorts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasA Posted March 27, 2023 Report Share Posted March 27, 2023 16 mins ago, Joe Paranee said: I plan on going to see the circus end of may and I will be wearing a pair of wadding boots over wading socks with spikes and shorts thats the canal outfit of champions. The only issue is if you slip or fall on the rocks past save you from some nasty scrapes and cuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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