Jerry, For years, I have used aqua stealth. It is not as good as felt on slippery surfaces which is why I have had the studs in mine. It has a lot of advantages. Cleans up easier. Does not continue to leak. On cold days in Utah, the felt soles I had would actually freeze to the rocks if I stopped to consider my next move. AS don't carry things like whirling disease nearly as much. They are much better for hiking. However, as I said, don't expect the grip that felt had. For a brand, the best for the money may be L.L. Bean. Simms, Cloudviel, and others make a good boot but they get close or over $200. I am replacing mine at the current time and doing a lot of shopping. It is a good idea if you have a shop nearby to try them on. LL Bean run small. Some are on size. I like them a little bit large so I can wear a heavy sock in the winter. If you want some other boot names, I can send some to you.
Mike On Tue, Jul 28, 2009 at 8:41 AM, J McK <woodenleg...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > I'm needing a new pair of wading boots, I have a pair of hodgman bantam > that the felt is coming off after > 10 years. My question is what should I look for now that felt my be > eliminated. > > Jerry McKaughan,President > Caddis Fly Fishing Club > P O Box 85 > Pottsville, AR 72858 > > > > > ------------------------------ > Windows Live™ SkyDrive™: Store, access, and share your photos. See > how.<http://windowslive.com/Online/SkyDrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_CS_SD_photos_072009> > > > > -- Mike Bliss Aloha from Hawaii --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the "VFB Mail" group. To post to this group, send email to vfb-mail@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to vfb-mail-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vfb-mail?hl=en VFB Mail is sponsored by Line's End Inc at http://www.linesend.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
