fishinglibin Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 As my boots are felt soled, and between water I want to fish just opened, and concerns for whirling disease, is soaking my boots in a bleach solution adequate for protection until I can replace them ? What do you guys use to clean your gear after? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 I have 2 sets of felt soled boots. I revolve them so each set gets 24 hrs drying time. The biggest concern is mud where the the disease flourishes, I hose and clean my equipment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scel Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 10 hours ago, fishinglibin said: As my boots are felt soled, and between water I want to fish just opened, and concerns for whirling disease, is soaking my boots in a bleach solution adequate for protection until I can replace them ? What do you guys use to clean your gear after? The best thing you can do is dry them in the sunshine---the UV plays a valuable component in killing any bugs. Imagine a sponge. If you submerge it, squeeze it (or step on it), release the pressure, the sponge will hold a great deal of water. To get the disinfectant throughout the sole, you would have to walk through a basin of disinfectant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Quats are good thing to soak your boots in You are probably asking yourself, what is a Quat? “Quats” is the nickname used for quaternary ammonium compounds. Their disinfectant properties have been recognized for nearly 100 years. Quats have a common molecular structure. (Think of a basic car with interchangeable fenders.) Changing the basic molecule changes the characteristics of the compound and gives quats the ability to be used in a wide variety of household, institutional, and industrial products. These products range from disinfectants, sanitizers, and cleaners to wood preservatives, fabric softeners and personal care products. Quat-based disinfectants and sanitizers are used in medical facilities, food service operations, water treatment, and many industrial applications. They are also used to control algae in ponds and other aquatic environments. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangus Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Got a pair of vibram recently. Surprised how good they are. Few studs and they will turn you into a tractor. Leaving the old felts for the boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I have one set of felts for the bow (and for while in a boat) and one sticky rubber with studs to fish mtn streams (disinfect in a mild bleach sol & dry between streams) but Quat is probably a bit better as the bleach can eat through stitching, etc.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adams Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 14 hours ago, Bron said: Got a pair of vibram recently. Surprised how good they are. Few studs and they will turn you into a tractor. Leaving the old felts for the boat. Could I ask what brand and model you got? I have a couple pair and even with studs they are barely keeping me up (and I'm too old to fall). Thanks Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangus Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Simms. Depends where you’re fishing. For example, I think that no matter what you have, wading the bow is like walking on ice. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutfriend Posted July 3, 2018 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Quat is easy to buy at your local Acklands Grainger for those interested. and as it is concentrated the bottle will last a long time. https://www.acklandsgrainger.com/en/product/p/DSB50232?cm_sp=IDP-_-CAV-_-APD-_-PR-_-NT-NA-_-EN&analytics=RecommendationZones Recommended cleaning methods for those interested.... http://albertaaquaticinvasives.ca/uploads/1/0/1/2/101215420/whirling_disease_decontamination_protocols_for_boaters_and_anglers.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutlover Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Hodgmans has an awesome boot with interchangeable soles their system is 100 times better than korkers. I have 2 seasons on mine I fish a lot and the boots are still like new. The hodgman boot i had 3 years ago was garbage so they sent me their new H-lock Vion design and i like them better than my old simms guide boot. Hodgmans is finally getting it right in the fly fishing gear department. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 On Thursday, July 05, 2018 at 2:20 PM, troutlover said: Hodgmans has an awesome boot with interchangeable soles their system is 100 times better than korkers. I have 2 seasons on mine I fish a lot and the boots are still like new. The hodgman boot i had 3 years ago was garbage so they sent me their new H-lock Vion design and i like them better than my old simms guide boot. Hodgmans is finally getting it right in the fly fishing gear department. Troutlover. Thanks great info. WhAt types of soles can bd interchanged on the hodgeman? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutlover Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 30 minutes ago, fishinglibin said: Troutlover. Thanks great info. WhAt types of soles can bd interchanged on the hodgeman? felt, rubber, felt with studs, rubber with studs. I have grips i use just for the bow and ones i use just for BC. I like felt with studs on the bow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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