Simms To Discontinue Felt Sole Boots - Here come the fire sales

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feeds@yuku.com (firehole) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:36:53 GMT

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Dennis

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feeds@yuku.com (Flyman615) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 13:27:43 GMT

For those of you who have the Korkers brand wading boots with replaceable soles, Sierra Trading Post is currently selling out their Aqua Stealth rubber button soles to fit same for $8.95 a pair. Check it out.

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feeds@yuku.com (jbenenson) — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:45:19 GMT

A guide here is concerned that the residual effects of the solutions used to clean boots, e.g., bleach, Formula 409, aren't doing the streams much good. It has given me pause for thought. What other organisms are being affected by these toxins?

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feeds@yuku.com (aquabonito) — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:47:14 GMT

I'd like to get some non felt soled hippers (boot foot). Anybody know where I can buy a pair?

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feeds@yuku.com (mvinsel) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:38:49 GMT

The Alaska Board of Fisheries voted in February to prohibit use of felt soles for wading in freshwater in Southeast Alaska effective January 1, 2011. There will be a similar proposal taken up next winter for all of Alaska. TU's work with the manufacturers was very timely and was a major factor; now they will take this up for the statewide proposal.

As the author of the proposal for Southeast, I haven't heard anyone say they think banning felt will stop invasive pest...

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feeds@yuku.com (greg hall) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 13:36:20 GMT

DrakeBob wrote:
I'm not so sure that I'd label Simms "prey to shakedowns." My guess is that they've got a pretty good sense of how the wind blows and the didymo grows. Smart business, if you ask me - a good six to 12 months ahead of the competition and projecting the right image. And yes, as we've already said here, and most people acknowledge, felt is not the sole culprit (no pun intended). Ultimately,...

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feeds@yuku.com (cdmoore) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:06:38 GMT

I didn't even know about didymo at the time. I used to have felt, but I'll never go back to felt unless they make me. Since I don't really do float trips, not a big deal, though stores don't like studs on their floors too much. Luckily, there are still some old-time general stores kicking around here who don't care.

Chris

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feeds@yuku.com (HERMES2069) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:13:23 GMT

Thank god I sold my Simms G-3 on Ebay last week. What good timing. And I don't even work for Simms. I lost one felt sole on my other wading boots. When I came out of the water it was gone.. I have new Freestones with vibram and studs. Phil

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feeds@yuku.com (16 pmd) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:40:17 GMT

In NZ, felt has been banned for over a year. In this country, TU is trying to have felt banned as well; I think 2011 is the goal. In NZ the guides are very conscientious about soaking their clients' boots every night in a solution that kills didymo and are also good about explaining to clients the reasons why. Also, at airports in NZ they often give out spray bottles for treating boots to anyone arriving in the country with fishing gear. Hope that guides here will be as good at spreading...

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feeds@yuku.com (DrakeBob) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:42:29 GMT

I'm not so sure that I'd label Simms "prey to shakedowns." My guess is that they've got a pretty good sense of how the wind blows and the didymo grows. Smart business, if you ask me - a good six to 12 months ahead of the competition and projecting the right image. And yes, as we've already said here, and most people acknowledge, felt is not the sole culprit (no pun intended). Ultimately, carelessness is.

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feeds@yuku.com (DrLogik) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:24:05 GMT

I understand the merits of non-felt soled boots but you guys are right. There are plenty of places for didy to take root in your equipment. That includes, waders, boot seams, gravel guards, wading staff tips, flies and the list goes on and on. It "may" slow it down but banning felt boots will not stop it. Only behavior will stop it. That, my friends, is the most difficult challenge I think.

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feeds@yuku.com (DrakeBob) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:42:08 GMT

uniphasian wrote:
Knowing my luck, I'd buy a truck-bed full of felt only to have them subsequently outlawed on the rivers I fish.

It's a real possibility, Uni. New Zealand outlawed felt as of October, 2008, and I believe several states are considering legislation. So... I guess the message is be careful where you spend your money.

Greg makes a great point regarding laces and tongues on boots....

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feeds@yuku.com (greg hall) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:39:10 GMT

Although I can't recall the source but I recently came across an article wherein the author cited a study comparing the effectiveness of rubber soled boots vs. felt soles regarding New Zealand mud snails and the study found that the soles made little difference due to all the crevices in the laces and tongue where the little buggers can hitch a ride. I don't recall that didymo was addressed in the article.

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feeds@yuku.com (uniphasian) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:29:37 GMT

Knowing my luck, I'd buy a truck-bed full of felt only to have them subsequently outlawed on the rivers I fish.

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feeds@yuku.com (MontyMontana) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:08:16 GMT

Like wise here on the west coast...just returned from a quick (2hr) dive to Sacramento to stock up on hooks.

Huge sale going on to get rid of all felt soled boots in one of my favorite stores.

Monty Montana

Simms To Discontinue Felt Sole Boots - Here come the fire sales

feeds@yuku.com (DrakeBob) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:25:58 GMT

I just got an email announcing a clearance sale because:

"Simms has decided to discontinue all felt sole boots due to the transference of didymo and other uglies from stream to stream."

I have no financial interest in this and won't mention the fly shop. You might want to watch for a sale near you... or, stop buying felt soles.

Can the other wader makers be far behind in not wanting to be left out?

Bob

p.s. When TU...