Crossing Water
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Crossing Water
I'm the guy that Dan talks about that typically hasn't crossed water to hunt. Not much worse for me than being wet to start a hunt. Outside of hauling a canoe or kayak from the vehicle...has anyone come up with anything creative to get across waterways?
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I used to be in your shoes. Depending how deep you’re talking, hip boots/waders have been my friend. Either using waders and leaving them at the river while packing other boots or finding a lightweight pair of hip boots and wear them the entire time is what I’ve focused on.
Just got a pair of Dan’s Froglegs and they’re working pretty well so far scouting. We’ll see how season goes.
Just got a pair of Dan’s Froglegs and they’re working pretty well so far scouting. We’ll see how season goes.
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peteherbst wrote:I used to be in your shoes. Depending how deep you’re talking, hip boots/waders have been my friend. Either using waders and leaving them at the river while packing other boots or finding a lightweight pair of hip boots and wear them the entire time is what I’ve focused on.
Just got a pair of Dan’s Froglegs and they’re working pretty well so far scouting. We’ll see how season goes.
Froglegs? I'll have to look into this...
Some of the ground I have zeroed in on would require more than waders...I think. I used to bass fish in a inner tube with a dry sleeve that was waterproof...float and fish. Remember it being easier to transport.
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Another vote for Dan's! Another thing I like, particularly in my area is the protection vs briars too. They are tough and dependable.
ADVICE: go non-insulated. Scouting = lots of walking and sweating. I "peed on the electric fence" to learn this lesson...
ADVICE: go non-insulated. Scouting = lots of walking and sweating. I "peed on the electric fence" to learn this lesson...
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Strip down to your underwear and jump in like Dan does.
I like Froglegs as well. Also use chest waders too if needed. I prefer to stay dry. I’m not as hardcore as Dan.
I like Froglegs as well. Also use chest waders too if needed. I prefer to stay dry. I’m not as hardcore as Dan.
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Dewey wrote:Strip down to your underwear and jump in like Dan does.
I like Froglegs as well. Also use chest waders too if needed. I prefer to stay dry. I’m not as hardcore as Dan.
+1
I'm about to start busting out the hip boots as we're into the sketchy ice season.
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Dewey wrote:Strip down to your underwear and jump in like Dan does.
I like Froglegs as well. Also use chest waders too if needed. I prefer to stay dry. I’m not as hardcore as Dan.
That's an entirely different level of mental toughness...wet and hunt
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OUBrew wrote:Dewey wrote:Strip down to your underwear and jump in like Dan does.
I like Froglegs as well. Also use chest waders too if needed. I prefer to stay dry. I’m not as hardcore as Dan.
That's an entirely different level of mental toughness...wet and hunt
I usually end up wet anyway but at least attempt to stay dry if I can even though it’s pretty much impossible these days with the huge amounts of water in the marshes around here.
Last year when it was real hot early in the season I wore jungle boots. Getting wet then was actually pretty refreshing. It was nice that my boots drained and dried out rather quickly without having to dump them out. They are a great option early before it gets too cold.
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Along with Dan's froglegs, you can buy a similar set up with different types of Yoder chaps sewn and seam-sealed to a couple different selections of rubber boots, to make them hip waders as well as briar pants. even snake pants. I believe the guy told me that the Yoders are made by the Amish. They're a bit cheaper than Dan's. I bought the Yoder super chap and Tingley ultra lightweight combo and have been very happy with it scouting. The material is noisy, but seems to be getting quieter with use. When folded and snapped to the buttons on the boots, they function more like standard rubber boots, but I would use bungee or paracord to cinch the material down so it doesn't bunch and rub while you walk. Going this route would assume that you would be hunting in the chaps, since the boots are attached to them, otherwise, you'd have to carry in extra hunting boots and hide the boots/chaps somewhere. Here's where I bought them
https://ridgelinesupply.com/product-category/apparel/boots/
https://ridgelinesupply.com/product-category/apparel/boots/
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Hip boots.
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I have your answer,,,, what you need is a mobile system to cross water, shallow or deep, and is light weight, and can fit in your pack. Remember you are crossing, not wading,,,,,,
I have a pair of Hodgeman crossers, the total weight is 10 ounces, and fits in a small pack. Get to your spot, put them on, these are chest high, and are made to fit, right over your hunting shoes and clothes. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR WADING, but for crossing and they work great. I use mine a lot, as I have to cross some trout holes, to get to my spot.....
Never build a bridge or anything like that near your spot, always stay covert, MOST, hunters will not cross, and to be honest, how are you going to hunt all day wet,,,,,,, so this is what I use,,,,,
There are other products out there like this, that are even of higher quality, but these sell for under 20.00 I ordered mine a few years back thru Cabelas
Another product of better quality is called Wiggies, and they also work great,,,,, I like the chest style better, since I hit deep water at times.....
If you do need hip waders, I suggest the Cabelas Herters hip boots, that are a sock type bottom, which requires a wading shoe. These hip boots weigh ounces, fold up for your pack, and can take a beating also, but they are SUPER light.
What I did was buy a leather wading shoes, from Weinbrenners here in Wisconsin, which is a very tough boot. when I do not need the hips, I take them off, and put in plastic bag and pack, and continue to hunt for the day, using the wading boot,,,,,,,,
hope this helps
I have a pair of Hodgeman crossers, the total weight is 10 ounces, and fits in a small pack. Get to your spot, put them on, these are chest high, and are made to fit, right over your hunting shoes and clothes. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR WADING, but for crossing and they work great. I use mine a lot, as I have to cross some trout holes, to get to my spot.....
Never build a bridge or anything like that near your spot, always stay covert, MOST, hunters will not cross, and to be honest, how are you going to hunt all day wet,,,,,,, so this is what I use,,,,,
There are other products out there like this, that are even of higher quality, but these sell for under 20.00 I ordered mine a few years back thru Cabelas
Another product of better quality is called Wiggies, and they also work great,,,,, I like the chest style better, since I hit deep water at times.....
If you do need hip waders, I suggest the Cabelas Herters hip boots, that are a sock type bottom, which requires a wading shoe. These hip boots weigh ounces, fold up for your pack, and can take a beating also, but they are SUPER light.
What I did was buy a leather wading shoes, from Weinbrenners here in Wisconsin, which is a very tough boot. when I do not need the hips, I take them off, and put in plastic bag and pack, and continue to hunt for the day, using the wading boot,,,,,,,,
hope this helps
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tundra wrote:I have your answer,,,, what you need is a mobile system to cross water, shallow or deep, and is light weight, and can fit in your pack. Remember you are crossing, not wading,,,,,,
I have a pair of Hodgeman crossers, the total weight is 10 ounces, and fits in a small pack. Get to your spot, put them on, these are chest high, and are made to fit, right over your hunting shoes and clothes. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR WADING, but for crossing and they work great. I use mine a lot, as I have to cross some trout holes, to get to my spot.....
Never build a bridge or anything like that near your spot, always stay covert, MOST, hunters will not cross, and to be honest, how are you going to hunt all day wet,,,,,,, so this is what I use,,,,,
There are other products out there like this, that are even of higher quality, but these sell for under 20.00 I ordered mine a few years back thru Cabelas
Another product of better quality is called Wiggies, and they also work great,,,,, I like the chest style better, since I hit deep water at times.....
If you do need hip waders, I suggest the Cabelas Herters hip boots, that are a sock type bottom, which requires a wading shoe. These hip boots weigh ounces, fold up for your pack, and can take a beating also, but they are SUPER light.
What I did was buy a leather wading shoes, from Weinbrenners here in Wisconsin, which is a very tough boot. when I do not need the hips, I take them off, and put in plastic bag and pack, and continue to hunt for the day, using the wading boot,,,,,,,,
hope this helps
Is this the one that you mean. I may have to get a pair as this would be good for a stream that I have to cross sometimes to hunt. It can be tough to cross and not get over the top of the muck boots. Once I cross, I no longer need them for the rest of the hunt until I get back. When folded up how much room do they take up?
https://www.amazon.com/Hodgman-GMWDE-Ga ... ods&sr=1-7
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tundra wrote:I have your answer,,,, what you need is a mobile system to cross water, shallow or deep, and is light weight, and can fit in your pack. Remember you are crossing, not wading,,,,,,
I have a pair of Hodgeman crossers, the total weight is 10 ounces, and fits in a small pack. Get to your spot, put them on, these are chest high, and are made to fit, right over your hunting shoes and clothes. THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR WADING, but for crossing and they work great. I use mine a lot, as I have to cross some trout holes, to get to my spot.....
Never build a bridge or anything like that near your spot, always stay covert, MOST, hunters will not cross, and to be honest, how are you going to hunt all day wet,,,,,,, so this is what I use,,,,,
There are other products out there like this, that are even of higher quality, but these sell for under 20.00 I ordered mine a few years back thru Cabelas
Another product of better quality is called Wiggies, and they also work great,,,,, I like the chest style better, since I hit deep water at times.....
If you do need hip waders, I suggest the Cabelas Herters hip boots, that are a sock type bottom, which requires a wading shoe. These hip boots weigh ounces, fold up for your pack, and can take a beating also, but they are SUPER light.
What I did was buy a leather wading shoes, from Weinbrenners here in Wisconsin, which is a very tough boot. when I do not need the hips, I take them off, and put in plastic bag and pack, and continue to hunt for the day, using the wading boot,,,,,,,,
hope this helps
Thanks
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I haven't tried these, but they're supposed to be light weight and pack-able. You put them on, cross and then remove 'em.
https://www.wiggys.com/clothing-outerwe ... ht-waders/
https://www.wiggys.com/clothing-outerwe ... ht-waders/
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