anyone used the all rubber boots for ice fishing?

[Hoffer]

Hey all-

I have been wanting to pick up some boots for ice fishing that would be 100% waterproof and of course warm. I have looked at these all rubber type boots that just slip on. They have like 1000grams of thinsulate insulation. I think these kind of boots are really made for walking through swamps for hunting etc...but wondered if they would be good for ice fishing too. They are also run pretty high up the leg to keep out snow etc...

If anyone has used these kind of boots and has any advice (mainly are they warm enough for ice fishing?) please advise...

Thanks!

[HeviShot]

They are awesome for ice fishing. Actually better for fishing then hunting as they do not breath at all, and your just sitting there when fishing. Lacrosse Alpha Burly 1500grams is a great choice for $150 and the Scheels Slough Stalker 2400grams for $130 are perfect.

[BlueLundFishrman]

I have the 800 g Lacrosse Alpha Burly muck boots, they work good for walking in water, duck hunting, and have used them for ice fishing as well and they worked good. They are warm enough for ice fishing, but may get a little cool, but it's tolerable; could always wear an extra pair of socks.

[Hoffer]

Sounds good so far...thanks for the replies. I looked at these 100gram boots at one of the chain outdoor stores today - I cant remember the brand...but they were on sale for around 80 bucks. I guess i have one other question..how are they for walking in? My heavy sorrels I use right now arent the lightest anyway - so I dont think they could get much heavier...I know the mickey Mouse style are supposed to be great too - but I do a fair share of walking to spots - and they are supposed to be heavy. I guess i am looking for a great boot that: is somewhat easy to walk on, slips on easy, is warm and it HAS to be 100% waterproof!!

PS Is 1000grams too little?

[BlueLundFishrman]

i went about a 2 mile hike in them up in Canada and they worked great. Feet weren't bothered by them. If you want a pair just for ice fishing, get the warmer ones, if you want a dual use, you will probably want to look at 800-1000

[JSK76]

Itasca makes a camo rubber boot that is 2400 grams for 150.00.

I used Itasca 1600g for bow hunting and in late fall my feet would still get cold if I was sitting in the stand. I got a rip in the 1600's and just replaced them with the La Cross Alpha Burlies 1500g and I can't tell you how warm they will be yet, but what I can tell you is I tried on a lot of rubber boots and have owned 2 other pairs and these boots are hands down the most comfortable rubber boots I have ever came across.

When I was looking at the boots at the store a pipe liner worker was looking too and he said he will never but any thing other then La Cross because he had worn a pair of Alpha Burlies year round for 2 years for work and had just snagged them on a piece of metal and ripped them other then that he would still be wearing them.

[USDA3]

I have a pair of Hodgeman rubber boots that have 1200grams of thinsulate. Most rubber boots only carry thinsulate in the foot portion of the boot, not in the calf area. The great thing I like about the hodgmans, is the calf/upper boot is lined with neoprene, which makes them warmer (I think). and at @ $90 it was a steal. Still use them for ice fishing and hunting after 7 seasons.

[Hoffer]

went to the C store today and looked around - and those laCrosse ones sure look nice. Just hard to pull the trigger for 130 to 150.00.

The one thing I am wavering on now is the input that they build up moisture from sweat - but my feet never seem to sweat too much.

Also, still wonder how they would be for walking..I did some more research and some folks said they were very unformfortable and some said they were great to walk in. I am just trying to imagine walking in that rubber - and if it would rub more than say a sorrel boot with the felt liner...

Want to make a decision before deer hunting in 2 weeks

[Hoffer]

Did a little more searching and found some good feedback regarding the laCrosse Ice kings. They arent the full rubber boots - but they are supposedly 100% waterproof...might be a good option - they are rated to something crazy like -85 to -120 degrees!

[jcpmn82]

Hey Hoffer shoot me an email, my user name @yahoo.com. I think I might be able to help ya with the boots.

[Phooj]

i go to sportsman guide and buy a bunny boot ( mickey boot ) for 70 dollars, i have hunted and icefishing with those for many years and nothings bothers my feet, so you could try those those are navy seals boot.

[Hoffer]

jcpmn82 - you have mail

[Ed Carlson]

Big C has a "Bargain Cave" flier out, KAMIC boots very cheap. They are 100% waterproof and depending on the model good for -40 or more.

[Finlander]

I fished the NAIFC last year on Osakis with 1200 grams Thisulate rubber boots (forgot the name brand) anyways it was -15 below zero in the morning and didn't get much warmer.

But what I did as I know all rubber boots are a tad bit colder than regular made boots is I put a pair of those full sole heaters in the bottom of the boot and managed to survive out there all day. The plus side of the all rubber boots was the fact that there was 4-5 inches of slush that would test the best of the so called 100% waterproof boots.

[ozzie]

I had a pair of all rubber 1000 gram boots that lasted only 1.5 years as I used them for hunting and ice fishing and loved them for the ice as I like to cut alot of holes and I tend to get alot of water on the ice and my feet. The pair I had ended up having a leak in them so I researched for something similar but a bit warmer. I ended up getting the Muck Woody Max, they are neoprene 100% waterproof, and I completely love them as they are very comfortable and so far have been very warm for all aplications. I have not faced a -10 degree weather yet but I have worn them on some pretty cold days and with the right pair of socks I have been very pleased. Try a pair on and you won't want to wear another rubber boot.

[Valleye]

Check out Baffin, They are a canadian company with a lineof boots for ice fishing. A bit expensive but well worth the convenience of being warm. Google Baffin and you can get their company HSOforum and also dealers across the US.

[Bob Horn]

Micky's for me. Been wearing them for years. There a bit heavy at first but you get use to them. Feet have never been cold.

[JSK76]

I also own a pair of Ice Kings. I have had them for 13 years and I can say they are a solid boot, a bit bulky but still a great WARM boot.