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#1969841 - 02/13/08 03:32 PM swim fins
jaytaylor77 Offline
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Registered: 02/01/08
Posts: 19
Loc: OKC, OK
I was wondering about the best swim fins to use when wearing waders. also is it better to use an old pair of shoes or a light weight wading boot??

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#1969866 - 02/13/08 03:41 PM Re: swim fins [Re: jaytaylor77]
jigtyer Offline
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Registered: 02/14/06
Posts: 85
Loc: ft.worth
jay i have a pair that fit over shoes boots what ever they work well. i got them at basspro http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores...5005000_175-5-3


Edited by jigtyer (02/13/08 03:42 PM)
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#1969888 - 02/13/08 03:55 PM Re: swim fins [Re: jigtyer]
_nvatexan_ Online   sleepy
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Registered: 04/22/02
Posts: 2679
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I use some in the Summer similar to these.

Flippers

Remember this, longer flippers are better, it takes less of a flip with your legs to move than shorter ones. If that makes sense.



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#2073710 - 03/14/08 04:09 PM Re: swim fins [Re: _nvatexan_]
birthrightbob Offline
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Registered: 03/11/08
Posts: 41
Loc: Mesquite Tx
i use paddle pushers makes it easier to go forward
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#2073735 - 03/14/08 04:20 PM Re: swim fins [Re: _nvatexan_]
bass_hunter Offline
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Registered: 04/06/05
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Loc: Perrin, TX
 Originally Posted By: _nvatexan_
I use some in the Summer similar to these.

Flippers

Remember this, longer flippers are better, it takes less of a flip with your legs to move than shorter ones. If that makes sense.



I have a pair similar to the ones in this link. I don't like the paddle pusher type. It's just a matter of preference though.
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#2081902 - 03/17/08 07:08 PM Re: swim fins [Re: bass_hunter]
busted line Offline
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Registered: 09/21/07
Posts: 10
I would give up tubing before using those backwards scuba fins. I want to fish where I'm going , not where I've been. IMO, the main advantage to tubing is in the precision in which you can position yourself and scuba fins detract from that and only allow you to go faster, easier (in the wrong direction). The fact that you have to work to move is a positive , I've caught many more fish and been forced to fish areas much more thoroughly than I ever would in a boat where I could fire up and change areas at the drop of a hat and I believe this holds true for paddle pushers over swim fins as well. I realize this is a preference type of thing, but that's my opinion. How many of you swim fin guys have busted your [censored] on tree stumps? And I much prefer boot waders over stocking foot, as the only time you need them is when the water is cold and boots keep yuor feet warmer. Jeans and tennis shoes are all you need in the summer and you can relieve yourself without going to shore. (Come on -you know you've done it.)


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#2083935 - 03/18/08 10:46 AM Re: swim fins [Re: busted line]
birthrightbob Offline
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Registered: 03/11/08
Posts: 41
Loc: Mesquite Tx
 Originally Posted By: busted line
I would give up tubing before using those backwards scuba fins. I want to fish where I'm going , not where I've been. IMO, the main advantage to tubing is in the precision in which you can position yourself and scuba fins detract from that and only allow you to go faster, easier (in the wrong direction). The fact that you have to work to move is a positive , I've caught many more fish and been forced to fish areas much more thoroughly than I ever would in a boat where I could fire up and change areas at the drop of a hat and I believe this holds true for paddle pushers over swim fins as well. I realize this is a preference type of thing, but that's my opinion. How many of you swim fin guys have busted your [censored] on tree stumps? And I much prefer boot waders over stocking foot, as the only time you need them is when the water is cold and boots keep yuor feet warmer. Jeans and tennis shoes are all you need in the summer and you can relieve yourself without going to shore. (Come on -you know you've done it.)
thats why i use them also makes it easier to see the snakes your coming up on
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#2088350 - 03/19/08 02:30 PM Re: swim fins [Re: birthrightbob]
waytooslow Offline
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Registered: 07/12/06
Posts: 201
Loc: DFW
 Originally Posted By: birthrightbob
i use paddle pushers makes it easier to go forward


Exactly, may not be the quickest.. but I have to stay with them
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#2094404 - 03/21/08 11:16 AM Re: swim fins [Re: waytooslow]
Jim Wolfe Offline
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Registered: 07/05/05
Posts: 544
Loc: Grand Prairie
IMHO the pusher type are way too slow, and for me once I spent some time in the tube I found you can position yourself very easy with the swim fins.
Plus if you ever need to really horse a fish out of cover then the ability to move backwards quickly (plus the pull of the rod of course) really helps get that fish moving towards you and out of the cover.
I use the type that fit over a pair of wading boots, and then in summer they fit over a pair of tennis shoes so I can cover al scenarios.
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#2097117 - 03/22/08 04:08 PM Re: swim fins [Re: Jim Wolfe]
fishbrain Offline
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Registered: 03/30/03
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Loc: Ft. Worth, TX, USA
Agreed, Jim. I've been tubing for at least 25 years, and I've used both kinds. The paddle-pushers, or duck-fins, are way too slow and offer absolutely no leverage when you need to pull a big fish out of cover.
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#2099354 - 03/23/08 02:33 PM Re: swim fins [Re: fishbrain]
waytooslow Offline
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Registered: 07/12/06
Posts: 201
Loc: DFW
different folks different strokes. or should I say fins.

I like slow...
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