On 2011-03-29 12:12:47 -0400, "JT" said:

http://www.dnr.state.md.us/fisheries...aryland-Waters

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wonder if this will catch on in other states!?

JT


Although felt soles are thought to spread didymo, I think such a ban
will be in vain. Shoe laces, boats, even fishing lines can spread it
from what I've heard, to say nothing of natural causes (birds and
animals). I've been on a few rivers that have bleach stations for use
by anglers. All of these efforts will help, no doubt, but I think they
will not stop it. A solution to kill it in the stream is surely needed.

I shudder to think of it getting in the streams out West, Alaska, and
my beloved Maine waters. I have bought a new set of waders and boots
and will dedicate them exclusively to the Rapid River. Maine waters
are surrounded by it; Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and
Canada's Maritime Provinces are all infected with it. The bleach
stations I mentioned will help *if they are used*. Trouble is I have
seen anglers ignore them.
I have witnessed illegal stocking of predator fish in trophy brook
trout waters by some yahoo. I suspect there are other yahoos who
wouldn't care if they infected water with this latest danger.

Dave