08-21-2010, 06:51 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Sorry to rain on your parade but you should have popped in here and got some advice first. For example, we usually tell newbies that the fins are the last thing to buy. First, get some waders...after trying them on first...with a couple of pairs of socks and the clothing you will be wearing under them on fishing days...warm and cold. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Unless you have the adjustable lace up fins, you should not wear the heavy wading boots. They are way too bulky. Instead get a pair of neoprene divers booties that will fit over the waders...with your socks, etc. You can also buy the inexpensive "water shoes", "reef walkers", etc. at most water sports supply places. They will fit over the waders, inside the fins, with less bulk than the boots. Again...try before you buy...or at least know how many sizes larger you are going to need. NEVER buy in advance by shoe size alone. Too many variables. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Now you are ready for fins. Forget foot size or "one size fits all". Foot comfort on the water is critical. As you have discovered, nothing puts a bigger damper or chill on the day faster than cramped or cold feet. And fins that are too small or improperly adjusted are the single biggest cause of foot discomfort.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It is not uncommon for somebody all caught up in the new float tubing thing to rush out and buy all the gear they think they need...and to discover later that they got the wrong stuff. A lot of things WILL WORK...but it it much better to put together a well planned system that will have you fishing comfortably under all conditions...for a long time.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Welcome aboard. I am sure you will get some other input. We are glad to help when we can.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Unless you have the adjustable lace up fins, you should not wear the heavy wading boots. They are way too bulky. Instead get a pair of neoprene divers booties that will fit over the waders...with your socks, etc. You can also buy the inexpensive "water shoes", "reef walkers", etc. at most water sports supply places. They will fit over the waders, inside the fins, with less bulk than the boots. Again...try before you buy...or at least know how many sizes larger you are going to need. NEVER buy in advance by shoe size alone. Too many variables. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Now you are ready for fins. Forget foot size or "one size fits all". Foot comfort on the water is critical. As you have discovered, nothing puts a bigger damper or chill on the day faster than cramped or cold feet. And fins that are too small or improperly adjusted are the single biggest cause of foot discomfort.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It is not uncommon for somebody all caught up in the new float tubing thing to rush out and buy all the gear they think they need...and to discover later that they got the wrong stuff. A lot of things WILL WORK...but it it much better to put together a well planned system that will have you fishing comfortably under all conditions...for a long time.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Welcome aboard. I am sure you will get some other input. We are glad to help when we can.[/#0000ff]
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