Banning of felt-soled boots is due to the transfer of aquatic diseases (such as whirling) and nuisances (such as the mud snail). The felt can actually trap this stuff for some time, which is why NZ and AK banned them. If you check out page 32 of the Feb. 2009 Fly Fisherman, you will see a review for the new Simms G4 Guide Boot which talks of this. It also mentions that TU is working with manufacturers to stop producing felt soles by 2011. Seems like some of the big manufacturers (Simms, Vibram, etc.) are taking this to heart and developing some really good technology.
If more provinces and states ban felt it that will cause a shift sooner rather than later. I think this is the right thing to do.
Felt Soled Boots
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If more provinces and states ban felt it that will cause a shift sooner rather than later. I think this is the right thing to do.