Note: This is a corrected copy that fixes a bad link

The Science of Felt

  Recently, a number of anglers have questioned why felt soles have become the focus of efforts to reduce the spread of invasive species. They argue that there is no science to support a focus on felt and some maintain there is no proof that anglers are spreading invasives. To help eliminate confusion the Center for Aquatic Nuisance Species has issued a new report that explains the scientific data that shows why felt is a special problem.  Read More

New Mexico Considers Felt Sole Ban

  The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish has proposed banning the use of felt soled waders on all public waters statewide beginning April 1, 2011. In early October the Department announced they were taking comment on a number of proposed rule changes including the felt sole ban.  Read More

The Latest on Felt-Free Boots

  It seems that felt is sure in the news this month, Here is a sample of what is being written on the 

  Midcurrent has provided great coverage of the felt-free boots and has provided an excellent column written by Phil Monahan that provides a great take on both the effectiveness of the boots and the reasons why we are switching. Read More

  I was especially taken with an eloquent reply to this column that was also posted at Midcurrent. The author questions Why should the soul of our being be of less concern than the sole of our boots? ". Read More

  The Trout Underground offers an interesting first hand account of some serious field testing of a few boot combinations. Read More

  The Kern River Fly Fishing Forum has a recent thread in which a number of anglers share their experiences with the new boots. Read More

Experts worried about low bull trout numbers in Swan River drainage

  Montana's Swan River has always been a major stronghold for the native bull tout, a native species that has declined through much of it's range. owever, biologists are now concerned that invasive lake trout are seriously impacting the once strong Swan River population. Read More

Top 5 Invasive Species

  The World Fishing Network has just released a video of their selection of the top 5 invasive species that fisherfolk need to be concerned about.   population. Read More

Great Lakes Threatened by Asian Carp

   Perhaps the greatest threat from aquatic invasive species in the US is the potential introduction of Asian carp to the Great Lakes. We've written about this problem in a number of past issues and for anyone living near the Great Lakes this story has been much in the news. Read More

Orvis Provides Boot Cleaning Tips

   In an effort to spread the word of Inspect, Clean and Dry,  Orvis has prepared a short video that talks about felt free boots and the methods that all anglers must follow to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species. Read More

  We hope you like the new look of the Clean Angling News. Our goal is to bring you news of note about aquatic invasives aznd we want to hear from you. 

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