waders or hip boots

[Capt Rich Geminski]

Hip boots are great for shallow wading, but seems like you always need to go deeper. Great for soft clamming etc. Only watch out for the wet a_s... All have a place...

 

[anthony m coons sr]

Capt.

Very true, I never used hip boots, Never saw the need. But I do see your point. There is a time and a place for both. Thanks Capt.

 

[Jay K]

Depends where you hunt, type of boat you hunt, etc. If you hunt a BBSB style boat, you're going to get wet very quick with only hip boots. If you hunt a bigger more upright seated style boat you might be able to get away with it. In any event, I have found myself standing in water above my hips on many occasions.

 

[Carl]

Seems like every time I wear hip boots I end up wishing I had waders instead.
Like others noted, waders keep you dry and are great even when you never get out of the boat.

 

[anthony m coons sr]

Carl

Your so right, I never wore hip boots and I guess I never will. Thanks for the post. Happy Easter

 

[anthony m coons sr]

Jay

It seems that I even get wet in waders lol. I fall or put holes in them. I'm tough on boots, boats guns etc. Thanks for the post Happy Easter