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Fat Boy

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On March 22nd, the State of Maryland banned the use of felt soled wading shoes.  For a while, they will issue warnings, but the fines could be steep once they decide to stop.  There's a link in the article on what to use instead.  This pertains to both tidal and non-tidal.  Your state could be next...so please take note if you're planning on purchasing wading shoes. 

Here's a link to the article:
http://www.dnr.maryland.gov/dnrnews/pressrelease2011/031711.asp

cootstick

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Re: If you plan on wade fishing in Maryland, please read!
« Reply #1 on: Apr 20, 2011, 10:41 AM »
That is great news and a step in the right drection.  Most major manufacturer's have discontinued making the felt-soled wader boots.

Santo180

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Re: If you plan on wade fishing in Maryland, please read!
« Reply #2 on: Apr 20, 2011, 11:16 AM »
Vermont has the same ban, and I've heard from a little birdie that NY will probably enact a similar ban before the end of 2011.

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Re: If you plan on wade fishing in Maryland, please read!
« Reply #3 on: Apr 20, 2011, 12:06 PM »
certainly not a bad thing...cleats/studs are WAY better than felt anyway.

 



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