Why it is on the list
Why the Astral or Keen water shoes is on the kayak and float trip checklist
Portages, gravel bars and the Caney Fork’s slick rock.
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How it is used here
Using a shoes like this on Tennessee water
Comfort gear is what keeps you fishing when the weather turns, which in Tennessee is often: 95 degrees on a boat deck in July, 50 degree water in the tailwaters year round, and sun off the water all day. A cooler, sun protection and the right footwear are the difference between a six hour day and a two hour one.
The tailwaters are the special case. The Clinch, South Holston, Watauga and Caney Fork are cold in every month, so waders and a wading belt are safety gear there, not comfort gear.
Goes with
What the Astral or Keen water shoes pairs with on the kayak and float trip list
The rest of the kayak and float trip checklist, each with its own page.
The Astral or Keen water shoes is on the kayak and float trip checklist because it works on Tennessee water.
Common questions
Astral or Keen water shoes questions
What is the Astral or Keen water shoes for?
Portages, gravel bars and the Caney Fork’s slick rock. It is the shoes on the kayak and float trip checklist on this site, and it earns its place because it works on Tennessee water, not because it is new.
Which fish is the Astral or Keen water shoes good for in Tennessee?
It is on the kayak and float trip checklist. Comfort gear is what keeps you fishing when the weather turns, which in Tennessee is often: 95 degrees on a boat deck in July, 50 degree water in the tailwaters year round, and sun off the water all day.
What goes with the Astral or Keen water shoes?
The rest of the kayak and float trip checklist, starting with NRS Chinook fishing PFD, Earth Pak waterproof dry bag, 20 L, Waterproof phone pouch with lanyard. The checklist page has all 11 items.
How much does the Astral or Keen water shoes cost?
The Amazon link on this page shows today’s price. The checklist items are standard tackle rather than premium gear, and the bait shops on the county pages carry most of them.
Can I buy the Astral or Keen water shoes in Tennessee instead?
Yes. Every county page on this site lists the bait shops, marinas and big box stores that carry tackle, with phone numbers and directions.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The link goes to Amazon with this site’s tag and pays a small commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on the list was chosen for commission.
Do I need a licence to use it?
Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence, plus the trout privilege for trout. The licence page on this site has prices and limits.
Keep going
More Tennessee water, and who fishes it
Every guide and charter on this site is listed by the water they run, so you can call the captain direct. Licences, limits and the state record list are one click away too.