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I just came back from duck hunting in the SC lowcountry and I'm looking again at these - https://mudderboots.com/. Anyone use them?
The video looks pretty impressive. But I’d rather hear from a RS memberI haven’t but if they work there are few times I would have paid anything for them being ass deep in mud thinking that’s where I’m going to die haha
Thanks! Yes the SC pluff mud depth can vary from a foot or less to knee deep or higher, and without much warning for the changes. I think they are worth a try for next season.We have had a pair of mudders for several decades. They are well-made and the material has lasted well - they still look like new, purple. LoL!
One of my dad's favorite items to carry around and try to get folks to use. He asks me every trip and wants me to use them. It's a rolling joke now.
My main reason for not using them is that we typically do not hunt in real nasty mud, 8-10-12 inches of mud tops - that's not what you want mudders for. All we really need is a paddle as a walking stick.
The mudders work well in deep mud but do take some effort. Basically you get into this continuous rolling-style of walking, heel to toe - kinda like using an eliptical machine. Not bad for just setting decoys but tiring if you are trying to run down a cripple or have to go get one that fell dead 150 yards out.
The effort in using them is about the same as walking in FL sloppy mud about 10 inches deep/thick. To me that's normal. We have a few areas we hunt down here that are waist deep. That's the kind of mud I use them in - or better yet, use the boat to set the decoys and let buddy's dog fetch the birds.
They are square and have corners, will grab at thick submerged weeds & tallgrasses. You either power thru or lift your feet up higher to step over the weeds.
They are a good product - well made - will last a long time. Just have limitations.
The video with the guys walking on the mud is the real deal. Not all mud is that supportive, some is gooeyer and the mudders will sink down some, easier than being waist deep in it for sure.
Mudders vs those wooden "mud-shoes" - mudders will win in deep mud.
So sorry to hear this.I just came back from duck hunting in the SC lowcountry
?So sorry to hear this.
I hunted the LC for 7 seasons, I know how awful it really is. Crowded, lack of ducks, crowded, no ducks, etc etc.
No such problems for me. Lots of ducks and no one around at all. The only bad part was my shooting!I hunted the LC for 7 seasons, I know how awful it really is. Crowded, lack of ducks, crowded, no ducks, etc etc.
Awesome. Keep telling yourself that.No such problems for me. Lots of ducks and no one around at all. The only bad part was my shooting!
Again I don’t understand your reply.Awesome. Keep telling yourself that.
Well, sorry.Again I don’t understand your reply.
I’m thinking we hunted in different places.Well, sorry.
If they were just a little less spendy, I’d buy a few pairs.I have been eying those mudders last couple seasons, I may have to try them, there is a spot no one gets too due to nasty mud, I mean call a helicopter mud!
Thanks to all with the feedback!We just use a boat and dog...I live in SC and I don't mess with pluff mud...looks like these will give just enough confidence to get in over your waders. Problem with pludf mud is you don't know where the bottom is till you stop.