Agree with @Neil Smart ....but would add, put several overhand knots up the length of the rope, about 2ft apart (which adds to grip). I don't use a spike/rope myself generally, but in very wet conditions I do use crampons (but if you buy make sure tread plates are connected together with chain (as in Nigel's photo above) and not connected by rubber straps, as they break. And clean after use, as they're useless caked in last session's dried mud!
Easy to walk in. I thought they’d just clog up & hold mud but they dont. No more slip, sliding and i used to get a bad back from constantly tensing up to stop sliding but have learnt to relax now and can even get in swims i’d never have done without them. I can honestly say that i’ve never felt like i’m going to slip in the last 2 seasons whilst wearing them! The only time they feel awkward is if your walking on concrete or hard stone but wouldn’t think of going on the Severn without them now. Just take them off and let them soak in a bucket when you get home and then give them a rinse off.
Andrew, carry them in your bag, they weigh very little. Then slip them on your boots or wellies when you get near the area you are planning to fish. I'm in my 70's and can still pull them on my boots whilst still wearing them.
Thanks Nigel. I'll give them a try.
Thanks Mike. That's good information.
Just ordered some.Thanks Nigel. I'll give them a try.
