I guess it's coming wether we want it or not.
Fisheries Board bans anglers' felt-soled boots
The Associated Press
Published: March 22nd, 2010 02:10 PM
Last Modified: March 22nd, 2010 02:10 PM
JUNEAU, Alaska - Alaska anglers will be banned from wearing felt-soled wading boots in streams and rivers starting in 2012 under a decision by the Board of Fisheries.
The ban is aimed at preventing the spread of disease and invasive species.
The board voted 6-0 in favor of the ban Friday in Anchorage.
Anglers wear felt-soled boots in streams to help their footing on wet rocks.
Trout Unlimited pushed for the ban. Project director Mark Kaelke (CAL'-key) says felt stays wet longer than rubber boots and carries more river sediment.
He says invasive species can survive on felt while boots are transported to different fishing grounds, creating the potential to spread disease
The Fisheries Board has jurisdiction over anglers only and the ban does not apply to other stream users.
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