Re: {Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Re: Felt soles

Carl, 

Yeah,  I've heard that has happened to a few people.  However, I haven't had that experience yet (knock on wood).  I installed them in my LLBean stealth rubber boots two years ago and they are still holding. With each replacement, I wonder if the screw threads will bite into the rubber again.  I'm prepared to add shoe goo, but haven't needed to yet. The boots are 7 years old and were it not for the studs, they'd just go into storage.  So, I had nothing to loose.  - Steve

On Oct 24, 2012, at 6:57 PM, Steve <dubblehaul@waywardangler.com> wrote:

Guys,  If you are have rubber sole wading boots and are looking for a quick and cheap upgrade to "studs".  You can add sheet metal screws.  Here's the patterns to use.  I'll try to post more specifics later this week, to include photos.  Aluminum sheet medal screws work well and because they're "soft" they bite the rocks well.  Down side is you'll have to change them out a few time a year.  That's not a big deal considering the price of a box of them.  I swear by them on the North Branch, which is about as slick and treacherous as you'll get.  -Steve

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On Oct 24, 2012, at 9:36 AM, Frank C <alinermd@gmail.com> wrote:

The fine is pretty high in Maryland if you use felt soles.  I have corkers with interchangeable  soles.  Rubber with studs are great for hiking in and snow.  They are good on rocks in the water. I prefer felt on the water.  

Frank

On Tuesday, October 23, 2012 3:11:59 PM UTC-4, TurbineBlade wrote:

Hi - I did a search for the terms "felt soles" and found some information, but I was specifically looking for:

Maryland - prohibited - done deal

Virginia - acceptable, but discouraged?  

D.C. - anything?  

West Virginia - ?  Doesn't seem to be prohibited, at least on the Elk River

Mainly I'm curious about Virginia.  It appears that they are concerned about didymo (since they have an article about it here - http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/fishing/didymo.asp) but I don't see that there's a prohibition mentioned for any waters.  Does anyone know if this is the case?  

Thanks,

Gene

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