DaddyO Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 Here is an interesting article regarding diddymo. http://midcurrent.com/2014/03/05/new-research-suggests-humans-may-not-be-responsible-for-didymo-outbreaks/ DaddyO We all make decisions; but, in the end, our decisions make us.
Justin Spencer Posted March 5, 2014 Posted March 5, 2014 I have always said if it wanted to be here it would, still plenty of boats fishing the white one day and NFoW the next, anchor ropes, etc have undoubtably introduced didymo numerous times to this river, some day it may take hold but I hope not. I still use my felt, but only in Missouri, and I switched for a while, but fell too many times, a ticket is cheaper than a doctor visit. I wear my hard soles in Arkansas. I like to abide by the rules, but my actions in no way endanger the fishery, I'm the last person who wants to see didymo in this river. "The problem with a politician’s quote on Facebook is you don’t know whether or not they really said it." –Abraham Lincoln Tales of an Ozark Campground Proprietor Dead Drift Fly Shop
fishinwrench Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 Yeah I have outlaw feet too. My felt boots only step in 4 Missouri rivers and I don't do tailwaters, so.....
KCRIVERRAT Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 The junk that grows on some people's "bare" feet could probably do worse than felt soles. HUMAN RELATIONS MANAGER @ OZARK FISHING EXPEDITIONS
Flysmallie Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 The junk that grows on some people's "bare" feet could probably do worse than felt soles. You want me to send you some more? I just switched to Vibrams and I don't seem any more clumsy in them than felt.
jdmidwest Posted March 6, 2014 Posted March 6, 2014 I had the same reaction when all was jumping on the band wagon to ban the felts. It is a single cell organism that has been around since the beginning of time. When conditions are right, it thrives. But, it could be transferred from one area to another by many other mechanisms. It is a tough little critter that can survive a long time dormant till conditions bring it back. Instead of climate change, I feel that the otters are to blame. It showed up around the same time as they came back. "Life has become immeasurably better since I have been forced to stop taking it seriously." — Hunter S. Thompson
Krazo Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 I have always said if it wanted to be here it would, still plenty of boats fishing the white one day and NFoW the next, anchor ropes, etc have undoubtably introduced didymo numerous times to this river, some day it may take hold but I hope not. I still use my felt, but only in Missouri, and I switched for a while, but fell too many times, a ticket is cheaper than a doctor visit. I wear my hard soles in Arkansas. I like to abide by the rules, but my actions in no way endanger the fishery, I'm the last person who wants to see didymo in this river. You risk public resources for your own personal benefit. I don't want to see anyone get hurt but please consider the consequences. It's just not worth it. You sound like a drunk driver who got into an accident & tried to justify his actions 'I only had 2 drinks & was traveling less than a mile' Please don't risk one of MO's finest fisheries. Fish from a boat, the bank or get a wading stick. Maybe don't wade into fast moving or deep waters. It's just not worth it.
Justin Spencer Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 You risk public resources for your own personal benefit. I don't want to see anyone get hurt but please consider the consequences. It's just not worth it. You sound like a drunk driver who got into an accident & tried to justify his actions 'I only had 2 drinks & was traveling less than a mile' Please don't risk one of MO's finest fisheries. Fish from a boat, the bank or get a wading stick. Maybe don't wade into fast moving or deep waters. It's just not worth it. Tell me how my actions endanger the fishery and I'll gladly change my practices, can't spread something if my boots never leave this river, am I correct? "The problem with a politician’s quote on Facebook is you don’t know whether or not they really said it." –Abraham Lincoln Tales of an Ozark Campground Proprietor Dead Drift Fly Shop
Ham Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 Heavily spring fed rivers seem to be slicker than streams that fluctuate high and between very warm and very cold. Year round growth of slick stuff. I try to do no harm. I hate the felt ban though. I do feel like it is putting people at risk for injury with no proof that it's helpful. Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish
Justin Spencer Posted March 19, 2014 Posted March 19, 2014 Heavily spring fed rivers seem to be slicker than streams that fluctuate high and between very warm and very cold. Year round growth of slick stuff. I try to do no harm. I hate the felt ban though. I do feel like it is putting people at risk for injury with no proof that it's helpful. lots of bedrock here also, I try not to wade in the worst spots, but knowing there are fish there always gets the best of me. "The problem with a politician’s quote on Facebook is you don’t know whether or not they really said it." –Abraham Lincoln Tales of an Ozark Campground Proprietor Dead Drift Fly Shop
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