So I have been using Muck boots that go to my knee. The past 2 times I have went out I end up getting soaked because the water is taller than that. Does anyone have any recommendations on what I should get it needs to be very durable, as I am trapping rats in ditches and ponds. Also which do you prefer Hip boots or Waders. Thanks All!

I prefer waders since it seems I can always find water deeper than hip boots. I can also kneel in the water without it going over the top.

Hip boots and a good long walking stick for me.

Hips for splashing and chest waders for wading

Only time I use hippers is on spring beaver. Waders any other time of year. tried hippers on rats a couple of times and always ended up wet to my belly button.
Tom

Hips. Whenever I put on my waders I get the urge to go to the bathroom. lol

08--those waders will allow you to fart away,without killing the wildlife.
Tom

I use both but I like waders in streams and ponds because I also kneel in the water when making sets.

No matter what you use you will always go over the top sometime. Kinda like the difference of 4 wheel drive or 2. With 4 you will try worse stuff and eventually you will end up stuck. Something about testosterone that makes us push the limits. Lol.

Okay I am going to get some waders. I don't mind investing in a quality pair, anyone have any recommendations for a great pair?

When in dout the waders come out.

for trapping and duck hunting I go neoprene.

Lacrosse makes some pretty nice waders in different thickness ranges for the temps you are going to be in. Only thing I don't like about mine, they are hard to remove from my prosthetic leg. Although any footwear I have is kind of a pain compared to my good leg.

Yea waders for me. I can't tell you the number of times I would have my hip boots folded down to my knees walking in and then just step right off into the creek without pulling them up. Think a guy would learn after the first half dozen times.

lol I hear ya man

I trap land and water together so I use hip boots before freeze up.They go on in the morning,and come off in the evening.Wear them all day,in the water,on the bike,and on the land.
A lot of the old timers liked the chest waders for beaver trapping under ice in winter.They cut the hole in the ice with chainsaw,hopped into the water and located the entrance with their feet.

If you wear waders make sure you get some type of water proof seat covers so you don't have wet seats all year long.

I'd go with waders If I had the choice.

I've always used hip boots, and get wet a few times each year. I always say I'm going to buy some waders but then find other traps/tools etc. to spend my money on, so I get hip boots because they are cheaper. The hip boots I'm wearing this year are last years pair. They were perfectly fine at the beginning of the season, they now have a hole on the knee on the right leg and a failed seam on the left foot. I get wet each time I step in the water! I'm buying WADERS next!

i use all 3 at one time or another durin the season.

I have Lacrosse & Drake Waterfowl waders both are good choices, Drake's are a little pricy but have reinforcement in the areas you need, I set the majority of my traps on my knee- they can take a beating