Boots to keep your feet dry

**deltarat** · 02-04-2018, 11:16 PM

I just let the tailgate down on my truck before I back in. I step up on the tire and over in the back of the truck, on to the tailgate and over on the bow of the boat and reverse the process when I load it. No wet feet.

**deltarat** · 02-04-2018, 11:48 PM

I just let the tailgate down on my truck before I back in. I step up on the tire and over in the back of the truck, on to the tailgate and over on the bow of the boat and reverse the process when I load it. No wet feet.

**Slabprowler** · 02-05-2018, 12:02 AM

Muck boots!

**wolfhnd** · 02-05-2018, 02:47 AM

Muck boots should be paying you guys

**SeaRay** · 02-05-2018, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by deltarat

I just let the tailgate down on my truck before I back in. I step up on the tire and over in the back of the truck, on to the tailgate and over on the bow of the boat and reverse the process when I load it. No wet feet.

I have an SUV, had to climb through the back and over the console a coupla times. That's not as easy as it used to be. Mucks are easier.

**KnightShadow10** · 02-05-2018, 08:17 AM

Muck boots and Lacrosse

**cevans** · 02-05-2018, 08:52 AM

I use a rope tied to front of boat and then hitch of truck. Back the boat in and let it gently float off trailer then slowly pull back of vehicle out of the water. Then put a couple of trailer walk plates bolted to trailer and walk on them to boat. Works great for a old geezer like me.
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I don’t get my feet wet no matter what shoes/boots I am wearing. Boots definitely when launching in the spring on muddy ramps to river launch and take them off and change to not track mud in the boat.

**CRPPYDDY** · 02-05-2018, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by SeaRay

X2 on the Muck boots. My Oregon buddies wear them so I bought a pair. When it is cold weather, they stay in my car. I put them on if I'm by myself. Got tired of Flying Squirrel leaps from the bow of the boat to the back of the car, often ending up with a shoe full of water. The Mucks slip on an off easily and are good to about 10" of water.
Hot weather, I bought a pair of leather fishing sandals and just wade in or out.

After seeing this thread I feel vindicated.I had an audience the other night watching the "wheel well to bumper to trailer tongue move" on suburban with bon voyage tag line allowing boat to float out to end of trailer. I cuss my welder every time, extended tongue on bay boat, can't get in for extension on "little boat". Waiting for warmer water before attempting "flying squirrel"(classic) move. Got great reviews on "Suburban Spiderman" for an old fart. Thought I was a loner in this field.

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**Eagle 1** · 02-05-2018, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by deltarat

I just let the tailgate down on my truck before I back in. I step up on the tire and over in the back of the truck, on to the tailgate and over on the bow of the boat and reverse the process when I load it. No wet feet.

Age will end this process at some time .

**wicklundrh** · 02-05-2018, 11:13 AM

I wear work boots 90% of the time and mine are waterproof. That said, I've never been much of a rubber boot fan (outside of hip boots). This year, I was tired of walking through slimy mud and boots getting wet (while hunting). I purchased a set of Artic Pro muck boots and could not be happier. Ended up selling my dad and my buddy on them as well. I do everything in them outside in the winter and could not be happier. 8mm thick with a 5m bed and 2m not removable bed. Don't be confused with the Artic sport as they have less insulation.

For summer, I will be purchasing a pair of non insulated to keep in the truck. Most places I go use a dock, but, I still have to get on the trailer. I'm not getting any younger and I have less mobility every year. Only a matter of time before I take the plunge while trying to get on the trailer!

Also, we purchased the grip tape and I have my tounge all the way to the wheel wells on both sides with this stuff. Amazing how I no longer have to hang on to something for fear of slipping!

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