Grip Studs are single point carbide tipped studs with an auger style bit. The result is sticky traction, incredible durability and studs that don't fall out. Simply put, they're the best studs I've ever used.

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Who among us cleans our waders with enough frequency to maximize the long term durability that we believe we’ve paid for? Very few. So I asked my friends from every prominent wader building company. How should we care for them? Here are their replies . . .

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Fly fishing gear breaks down. Waders leak, boots fall apart and pack zippers fail. The stitching at the seams of all this stuff takes a lot of abuse, so how long can it hold up? How well is it built?

The 100 Day Gear Review Series on Troutbitten takes a look at how gear is performing after the century benchmark. The Orvis Pro Wading Boots have outperformed my expectations. They are light but extra-solid. They are durable, comfortable and have excellent support in all the right ways. These are great boots . . .

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As wading anglers, we must wade efficiently. And good wading skills change the game like nothing else. When you are comfortable and confident in the water — when you can easily move from place to place, the river opens up in a whole new way . . .

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Grip Studs are single point carbide tipped studs with an auger style bit. The result is sticky traction, incredible durability and studs that don't fall out. Simply put, they're the best studs I've ever used.

Here's more . . .

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When my wading boots dry out I know it's been too long since I've fished. Thankfully, they're usually wet, so I like to have a good place to store them. Here's an effective way to transport wet wading boots without draining creek water where you don't want it.

I use a drawer from a plastic storage bin that I bought for $12 at Wal Mart a decade ago. That's a small price to pay to keep my wife happy (enough) when I turn family visits into fishing trips by bringing fishing gear along.  She doesn't want creek juice leaking onto the carpets of the van.  Yes, we have a mini van. No, I won't try to defend it.  Let's move on . . .

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Bar boots provide amazing traction in most rivers, and they save the wear on your boot soles. This updated version of the do-it-yourself Bar Boots Troutbitten article contains a few more details that I’ve learned in the last two years. Read Here: DIY – Bar Boots Read Here: DIY -Bar Boots Enjoy the day. Domenick […]

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