So what is the bottom line: Is Montana going to ban felt for anglers, in spite of the recent rescearch?
What about other states?
Randy
So what is the bottom line: Is Montana going to ban felt for anglers, in spite of the recent rescearch?
What about other states?
Randy
Some of the rivers/streams I fish are not all that bad about rocks, i.e., slippery rocks. And then there are those streams, too, that slick doesn't quite adequately describe the rocks. So I spend some time in each, and have wondered about something kinda down this line ~
https://www.campmor.com/b/s/brands/yaktrax
I've never tried them. So my question here would be has anyone here tried such a thing? A friend of mine swears by them for walking on ice.
Why not?
....lee s.
I hesitated to say anything about my experience with heavy wader boots, but decided to do it anyway. Several years ago, I bought a pair of Simms boots with leather uppers an felt soles at the recommendation of the shop owner. They were good boots, but got very heavy after a few hours wading. With a bad right leg injured years ago, I thought I needed lighter boots so purchased another pair of lighter boots. So I purchased a lighter pair with rubber soles...also Simms, and tried wearing them for a while. The River I normally fish is fast water, but not real rocky. I found that the current was causing me to loss balance went I lifted the right leg. I fought it and increased use of a staff until one day I went back to the old heavy boots. To my surprise, I found that I was much more stable with the heavier boots. When I lifted my right leg with the lighter boots, my foot didn't always come down where it was supposed to because of fast current. So unlike some, I use the heavier boots and feel safer doing it. My 2 bits worth on this topic.
God Bless America
Orvis is selling ultralight wading boots. They have receptacles for studs.
I've got some Yaktrax and they are very good for navigating icy sidewalks. However, I don't think they are durable enough for wading.
There are some heavier duty wading overshoes available that might be a better choice, but I don't have any experience with them. See
Korkers Rock Trax
https://www.avidmax.com/korkers-rock...YaAihkEALw_wcB
Streamekkers Wading Boot Traction Device
https://www.amazon.com/STREAMtrekker...62045406&psc=1