Mdc Felt Ban Info

[Wayne SW/MO]

So does this mean that the kids and parents that wade and swim in the catch and release area of Roaring river will be breaking the law also? They're going to have to hire some help if that's the case just to enforce the law. But heck half the time they don't patrol it enough to stop the bait fisherman.

I believe felt or porous soles is the key. Flip flops or the cheap wally world slip ons wouldn't apply would they?

[Flysmallie]

I believe felt or porous soles is the key. Flip flops or the cheap wally world slip ons wouldn't apply would they?

darn Wayne, you are just being too logical. Now fall in line and start complaining like everyone else. Because we all know that this is the place to get the law changed.

[Wayne SW/MO]

I suspect it will really hit the fan when they realize that mesh panels can catch moss and that virtually all wading boots have them.:-)

[laker67]

I suspect it will really hit the fan when they realize that mesh panels can catch moss and that virtually all wading boots have them.:-)

The mesh only comes in contact when someone upstream is shuffling.

[Flysmallie]

I suspect it will really hit the fan when they realize that mesh panels can catch moss and that virtually all wading boots have them.:-)

That's true. I know they say that those areas are able to dry out quicker, thus eliminating the snot. But there have been several times that I have worn my waders and boots from one location to another. I wore them on the NFOW then kept them on and went to Taney, even went into a Dollar General wearing them. So whatever was inside my boots from NFOW is now also in Taney. That's where the problem is going to come from.

[Outside Bend]

That's true. I know they say that those areas are able to dry out quicker, thus eliminating the snot. But there have been several times that I have worn my waders and boots from one location to another. I wore them on the NFOW then kept them on and went to Taney, even went into a Dollar General wearing them. So whatever was inside my boots from NFOW is now also in Taney. That's where the problem is going to come from.

That's why they're also asking that you disinfect your boots (and other wading gear) between fishing trips:

Next, CLEAN all gear and equipment with a solution of 2-percent bleach, 5-percent saltwater or dish detergent. Allow all equipment to stay in contact with the solution for at least one minute. Soak all soft items, such as felt-soled waders and life jackets, in the solution for at least 20 minutes. If you only fish one water body or if your gear has adequate time to dry between waters, then the chemical cleaning treatments are not necessary. Drying equipment for 48 hours will effectively kill didymo cells.

[Flysmallie]

And to think I could have picked all that up while I was in Dollar General.

But honestly, how many people are going to do that or even know to do that? I wouldn't get a ticket if I showed up at Taney with my waders already wet, but I would get one if I was wearing felt? I'm not against the ban, everything they can do to stop it is okay with me, but they need to be doing EVERYTHING, besides just telling fisherman to buy new boots.

[Outside Bend]

And to think I could have picked all that up while I was in Dollar General.

But honestly, how many people are going to do that or even know to do that? I wouldn't get a ticket if I showed up at Taney with my waders already wet, but I would get one if I was wearing felt? I'm not against the ban, everything they can do to stop it is okay with me, but they need to be doing EVERYTHING, besides just telling fisherman to buy new boots.

...but they ARE telling anglers to do more than buy new boots. The information I cut and pasted is on the same website Chief linked in the initial post. Right under the list of restricted waterways.

MDC has put the information out there, and really that's all they can do. They can't force everyone to read it. At some point, anglers have to take it upon themselves to learn about the issue.

[Outside Bend]

Yep, those flip-flop wearing heathens prolly haven't heard the podcast. Somebody should go spam their facebook pages to inform them.

Naw, not really.... they are only gonna hassle you if you have a fishing rod in your hand. Otherwise they'd be informing EVERYONE of the ban, instead of just the fishermen. Trappers and waterfowl hunters havent a clue either I'm guessing, unless they also fish.

I guess I didn't realize the MDC website and the Wildlife Code are only viewable by anglers....

I guess, to me, it just seems silly to claim MDC has only informed anglers, when the information is out there and viewable by anyone.

[fishinwrench]

Ok, good point. I guess I just assumed that since the only people I have talk to that are aware of the impending ban are river fishermen. Coon hunters, snaggers, giggers, bass tourney guys, casual boaters ect. have had no idea so far... until I mentioned it to them.

Our local newspaper even published their annual "Upcoming trout fishing opener" article the other day, and failed to mention the new pourus sole ban. I assume because the writer of the piece either doesnt actually fish, or just changed the dates on last years stock article.

Plenty of folks aren't gonna know until they see the new signs at the Parks on their first trip of the year. Not all fishernen eat, live, and breath this stuff 24/365 like we do.