Dealing with slush

[perchpile2]

I asked this question on a Pineview post, but thought I would throw it out to the crowd. Has anyone tried wearing snowshoes, to deal with the slush? Do you think they would hold you on top enough, to keep you out of it?
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[RockyRaab]

I carry a short (6" tall) plastic crate originally used to hold six-packs of soda. My plan for slushy days is to turn the crate over and pile my gear on it, and then sit on my bucket inside my plastic sled.

Gear dry, feet dry.
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[perchpile2]

Thanks! I've thought about doing something like that, but didn't really want to pack another object out onto the ice! I don't usually use a sled when the bank are steep. And I don't use a shelter, but I only have two hands.
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[utahgolf]

do you duck hunt? I've seen folks throw the waders on when the strawberry slush monster surfaces.
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[HD7000]

Dude, for the price of snowshoes, you can get a nice pair of insulated knee high hunting mud boots. Muck and Boggs are the most popular brands, but I love my Lacrosse boots! I don't even wear snow boots anymore for anything! Great for shoveling, ice fishing, sledding with the kids, and I even hauled two elk out 3 miles through the snow down a small creek...dry and warm!
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[L-D-R]

i wear boggs never had a problem. love the slush keeps the weekend warriors home
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[perchpile2]

I've got both the mid range and the Arctic Mucs. I love them, but even in the Arctic Mucs I tend to get cold toes sometimes, when not moving around. I also have a pair of minus 100 degree boots that are waterproof up to the top of the feet, and these are what I usually wear when ice fishing. But then again I have a good pair of snowshoes also, and was just wondering if anyone had tried them. When the feet get cold or wet, the fun is over! Maybe it's time to try the newer version of electric socks or heats inserts. Has anyone tried those? I'm really not a wuss. I'm out there all the time, but the older I get, the more I look for ways to stay comfortable.
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[klam]

I've used snowshoes to conquer the slush monster at the Berry lots of times. Takes about half the work out of it and helps keep you dry. Especially when there is soft snow on top of the slush layer.

They are helpful when you are working to get your snowmobile or ATV freed up too.

Although I think having a long track, fast snowmobile is the best offense against the slush monster.
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[HD7000]

I have never found any boots that my toes don't get cold in, I have a medical condition that affects my circulation... I was looking into heated insoles and all, but my wife got me a cheap pair of warm socks that have a little pocket over the toes that holds a hothands pouch. You would be surprised how dang well they work! The things go for 8+ hours and I haven't had cold toes since!
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[perchpile2]

My only concern with them is do they get to hot?
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[FatBiker]

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Bought these from Amazon. $85 and kept my feet warm and dry the last four days. Dealt with slush and overflow from the hole each day. Highly recommended.


Larry
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[rippinlipps]

I have experienced the slush monster several times. I bought me some snow shoes at costco for fairly cheap. They worked great to stay on top of the slush. I agree with everyone els, that a great pair of boots are a must. And towing more gear than you need on the ice gets tiresome. But the shoes helped me pull the gear out and stay on top for the fishing trip. I recommend them
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[Springbuck]

Rocky has the idea.

I also carry some of those puzzle-piece floor mats for the gear.
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[CacheIceMan]

My arctic Muck boots were the best investment I made in years. Slip on easy and snug, insulated, water proof, warm and COMFY!
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[kj]

I put my feet in plastic garbage bags and slip on the snowmobile boots. Feet stay warm and dry.
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[Tangled_not]

If you have a long walk to your favorite spot snowshoes can be a big help. Much less work than pulling your feet out of deep slush and snow every step. If you don't walk too far, probably not going to Be worth the time and expense to mess with them.

Once I get to my fishing spot I take them off. Too cumbersome trying to fish with them on.
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