Should You STud Your Boots?

Adding studs or cleats to your wading boots is a great way to increase traction in the river and on slippery banks. Studs and cleats come in many different designs and choosing the right type is critical. With that said, there are some less talked about drawbacks to these accessories too that anglers should be aware of.

Check out this week's video where we go through the options and how to choose the right set for you!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Chris Krysciak
Shop Manager/Head Instructor
As Drift Outfitters' Head Instructor, Chris Krysciak brings almost 20 years of fly fishing and 15 years of float fishing experience to every lesson. Chris has been a competitive fly angler for over 10 years and has had the opportunity to fish for Fly Fishing Team Canada at two world championships, providing him the chance to learn from some of the best anglers in the world, skills that he loves to share with new and experienced anglers alike! Chris also has a deep passion for fly tying , having been a commercial fly tyer for many years, as well as having been featured at the International Fly Tying Symposium and in numerous magazines.

Chris will take any opportunity available to get on the water, wherever that presents. There aren't many corners of Ontario he hasn't fished, and has also had the chance to fish across Canada, The Carribean, and Europe. From trout, to Atlantic salmon, to carp, to musky, to bonefish, to tarpon, if it's a fish, you can find him chasing it!