As an algae with a gross nickname invades pristine trout streams across the U.S., Maryland is about to become the first state to enforce a ban on a type of footgear the organism uses to hitchhike from ...

Guides and fly shop owners across the region had similar observations on recently introduced sticky-rubber wading boot soles in comparison with felt. All of them noted that screw-in studs or cleats ...

MONKTON, Md. (AP) -- As an algae with a gross nickname invades pristine trout streams across the U.S., Maryland is about to become the first state to enforce a ban on a type of footgear the organism ...

The Pros of Fly Fishing in Felt Boots For decades, felt-soled wading boots were considered the best—and usually the only—choice for fishermen. Comfortable enough to wear all day, felt soles can grip ...

The Minister of Conservation agreed in principle last week with a Fish & Game New Zealand submission to ban the use of felt soled wading boots for freshwater fishing. The ban, yet to be approved and ...

My first pair of wading boots lasted me over five years. When I hung them up for good, the re-glued soles were falling off again. But I was a broke college grad who thought money could be better spent ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Yellowstone National Park has decided to bar anglers from wearing felt-soled wading boots as part ...

Slipping and sliding on slick rocks is an occupational hazard for wade fishermen, but a new product promises sure footing. It's the Rock Treads Aluminum Traction Kit. Created by Forrest Rogers, a ...

Missouri is a great wade fishing state. We have so many beautiful warm-water rivers and enough cold-water fisheries to make our Midwest neighbors envious. Felt-soled waders and wading boots are ...

The Minister of Conservation agreed in principle last week with a Fish & Game New Zealand submission to ban the use of felt soled wading boots for freshwater fishing. The ban, yet to be approved and ...