I have been fishing using two pairs of waders for the last couple of years in VT. I fish a major river with my regular waders and felt soled wading boots and when I go to smaller streams and brooks, I use seperate pair of boot foot hip waders. I want to try to do as much as I can to try to prevent the spread of Didymo, or rock snot, to multiple rivers.

I was thinking about buying a new pair of the rubber soled wading boots this year anyway, now the ban just basically forces me to do so. This may allow me to use one pair of boots and waders in all rivers and streams. Washing your boots should still be done though from river to river using a solution of either dish soap or bleach in water. The rubber soled boots make this much easier to do between rivers.

What about the boot upper though and your waders? They shouldn't be that hard to clean and also should not be ignored, but how do you know you are really thoroughly cleaning your boots. Two pairs of waders and boots may still be the way to go if you are moving between multiple bodies of water in a day and do not have the time for your gear to completely dry.