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Are Crocs still in style?
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 04/18/2012 12:57 PM
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5150Butcher
Joined: 08/15/2011
Posts: 11
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Are Crocs still in style?
It's been almost five years since I've been Long Ranging. Going on a 5day in June to hopefully pull on some Yellow's. Thin wallet means what tackle I have is old school. I love to fish Iron or Plastic.Help me match up my rods and reels.
553 4.6
553 5.5
332
TLD 20/40
Saltist 40h
Penn 501
Calstar 6480
Calstar 610 I have 2
seeker 660H
Diawa vip 80J
270h8
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04/18/2012 01:35 PM
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MarkT
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Joined: 04/22/2007
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re: Are Crocs still in style?
Croc's were never in style!
My initial thought on matching 'em up:
553 4.6 / 6480
553 5.5 / 660H
332 / 80J
TLD 20/40 / 610
Saltist 40h / 610
Penn 501 / 270H-8
Mark
When I was your age Pluto was a Planet
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04/18/2012 05:18 PM
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sactotuna
Joined: 03/30/2007
Posts: 1332
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re: Are Crocs still in style?
MarkT wrote:
Croc's were never in style!
My initial thought on matching 'em up:
553 4.6 / 6480
553 5.5 / 660H
332 / 80J
TLD 20/40 / 610
Saltist 40h / 610
Penn 501 / 270H-8
IMHO, perfect. Old school or not, that's good tackle for your trip.
Yeah, lose the crocs, XtraTuffs never go out of style.
Human beings, who are unique in their ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their disinclination to do so.
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04/18/2012 06:58 PM
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Steve K
Joined: 02/15/2007
Posts: 6534
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re: Are Crocs still in style?
Team Teva rocks but I like my X-tra Tuff boots, too.
More trips, less tackle
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04/18/2012 09:15 PM
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fishybuzz
Joined: 04/22/2007
Posts: 17901
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re: Are Crocs still in style?
Extra Tuffs are IMO the worst most uncomfortable footwear ever invented......
as far as comfort Crocs are 1000% more comfortable than Extra Tuffs....I love my Crocs . Got then in 4 different colors. but I fish in Keen sandals .
your gear is fine........
This post edited by fishybuzz 04/19/2012
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04/18/2012 09:30 PM
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SoCal
Joined: 02/18/2007
Posts: 1094
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re: Are Crocs still in style?
Take a look at LaCrosse ankle high rain/rubber shoes...they get warm, but are supportive and comfortable....or Muck boots
Tight Lines !!!
Tanstaafl
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04/18/2012 09:33 PM
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fishybuzz
Joined: 04/22/2007
Posts: 17901
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re: Are Crocs still in style?
SoCal wrote:
Take a look at LaCrosse ankle high rain/rubber shoes...they get warm, but are supportive and comfortable....or Muck boots
Tight Lines !!!
yep they are what I wear when wahoo are around...these are only 150% more comfortable than Extra Tuffs....lol
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04/19/2012 06:04 AM
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5150Butcher
Joined: 08/15/2011
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re: Are Crocs still in style?
Wearing Croc's was said some what tongue in cheek. It just that it's been some time since I've been long range. I have a old Straggler jig box full of UFO, Kicker, and Straggler jig's mixed up with Tady and Salas. Does anyone still fish the fixed hook UFO #1's for tuna? Back in the day I remember fishing them on 25# for school size yellowfin. Should I take my Seeker 858 with a bantam 50 on it? What Misc. spec. are caught around Cedros? I've still got a few varieties to pull on while I still can. Grouper? Pinto Bass? Cabrella?
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04/19/2012 08:20 AM
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fishybuzz
Joined: 04/22/2007
Posts: 17901
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re: Are Crocs still in style?
5150Butcher wrote:
Wearing Croc's was said some what tongue in cheek. It just that it's been some time since I've been long range. I have a old Straggler jig box full of UFO, Kicker, and Straggler jig's mixed up with Tady and Salas. Does anyone still fish the fixed hook UFO #1's for tuna? Back in the day I remember fishing them on 25# for school size yellowfin. Should I take my Seeker 858 with a bantam 50 on it? What Misc. spec. are caught around Cedros? I've still got a few varieties to pull on while I still can. Grouper? Pinto Bass? Cabrella?
Lots of calicos so take your 858 and the Bantam loaded with 15#......there are WSB , halibut and grouper at Cedros.......alll can be caught with dropper loop .....
All those old school jigs will work just fine......
Crocs rule.....
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04/19/2012 10:39 AM
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xman99
Joined: 06/17/2008
Posts: 34
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re: Are Crocs still in style?
Wow, straggler jigs. That brings back some very old memories.
I remember when I worked on the sports back in the day the guy that made those jigs used to try and give all the deckhands freebies. We would just take them and give them away to newbies that didn't know any better.
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04/20/2012 07:34 AM
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Holi_e_Mackeral
Joined: 12/31/1999
Posts: 1933
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Lacrosse
Finding a pair of comfortable boots is a quest for many anglers...
The tradition of Extra Tuff boots is still very ingrained with anglers... Never forget that they are 1940's technology..
If you are intersted in having comfortible feet at the end of the day, you really should look at the Lacrosse Hamption boots. I have turned a lot of guys on to them... they fit like a tennis shoe, and do not require an after market insert... very durable.
You no longer use your Penn 6/0 for tuna, why use boots designed the same time that reel first came out ? You can do a thread search here or on BD.. This topic of boots has come up many times.. you can read many comments by doing the search..
http://www.lacrossefootwear.com/recreation/rubber-boots/hampton-mens-6-od-green.html
Tight lines,
Jeff
Fishing is Life...Everything else is just detailsMember Royal Polaris - 200 # Club.
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04/20/2012 08:42 AM
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Boltar
Joined: 05/13/2004
Posts: 3929
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re: Are Crocs still in style?
I'll take comfort over style every time! Especially on a fishing trip! I'm not too concerned with what others think of my fashion sense. I'm much more concerned about having them think I'm a decent fisherman.
I agree with Fishy, x-tra tuffs blow!
I use crocs and muck boots.
"I'll show you bitches how to catch a Wahoo!"Boltar
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04/20/2012 01:01 PM
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nednash
Joined: 02/16/2009
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re: Lacrosse
I second that emotion on the LaCrosse shorties. As comfortable as sneakers and don't get hot like higher boots. The only disadvantage I've found is getting "scuppered" resulting in a boot full of water. Add some Dr. Scholl's and you're golden.
Ned Nash
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04/20/2012 09:34 PM
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docktordocktor
Joined: 05/08/2007
Posts: 586
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re: Are Crocs still in style?
Crocs are never in style!
I always were boots for foot protection.
I do have a white set of "Nancy Sinatra" boots that work better in the heat trips. Yep, they look gay, but my feet stay cooler. I often get table dance requests!
Even in tennis shoes, high tops offer more protection, but get wet and that doesn't work.
#1 is protection.
#2 is comfort.
"4,872 white fish from 1/2 to 5 lbs, before fall 2005"
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