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Old 01-22-2017, 10:11 PM
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Hi all:

Sorry if this is a thread that is redundant or repeating. I was wondering what you all might do to properly clean your waders/boots. With the increase of the frequency of Whirling Disease, I for one want to ensure that I am not taking any chance of transferring the disease to other water bodies. I am worried about not being able to effectively clean especially if I have a quick turn around to entering other waters. As what I have read is that waders should be cleaned and dried before moving to new waters. Just thinking of a time effective and obviously a disease effective treatment. I have always rinsed my equipment with a hard stream of water, especially after being in the Bow.

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Old 01-25-2017, 09:05 PM
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I read about this disease and it can withstand freezing up to -20 degree for 3 months and in mud at 13 degrees for 5 months. Even can pass through the GIT of pike and ducks while maintaining its virulence. I would be interested to see recommended cleaning that would work. I can imagine felt soles would allow this bacteria to harbour even with washing with so many places for the bacteria to be pressed into.
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Old 01-26-2017, 04:58 PM
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A good start might be to not use felts or if you must, use them only in the same river ie ...Bow rubber type soles are much easier clean the mud off
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http://chotaoutdoorgear.com/frequently-asked-questions/

Wading boots pick up organisms in the water and can carry these organisms from one body of water to another, especially wading boots with felt soles. We suggest that you start by thoroughly rinsing your boots off and give the soles a going over with a stiff bristled brush. Then fill a bucket or tub with 2 gallons of warm water and add 8 oz of bleach. Soak the boots in the bleach solution for two minutes and then remove the boots and let stand for two minutes. Once the boots have stood for two minutes rinse the boots with warm water and let dry. Another way to kill any aquatic hitchhikers is by simply letting your wading boots dry out for three or more days. Remember that All Gear can pick up aquatic hitchhikers!
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Old 01-27-2017, 07:52 AM
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Wading boots pick up organisms in the water and can carry these organisms from one body of water to another, especially wading boots with felt soles. We suggest that you start by thoroughly rinsing your boots off and give the soles a going over with a stiff bristled brush. Then fill a bucket or tub with 2 gallons of warm water and add 8 oz of bleach. Soak the boots in the bleach solution for two minutes and then remove the boots and let stand for two minutes. Once the boots have stood for two minutes rinse the boots with warm water and let dry. Another way to kill any aquatic hitchhikers is by simply letting your wading boots dry out for three or more days. Remember that All Gear can pick up aquatic hitchhikers!
Great info there.While fishing in Manitoba last year,they implemented the use of white vinegar.Similarly in strengths that Lornce mentions.Then placing in direct sun.This comes from a prov. that has ,invasives..
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