New Patagonia 'Bar Boots' for rocky rivers

[Bill Kiene semi-retired]

Years ago we sold someone a pair of Dan Bailey's slip on "Stream Cleats" (with Aluminum bars) and when they were very new the edges were sharp.

We had a guy step on his fly line and nip in into.....

After a day or so of wading the edges roll over and all is good.

[Ralph]

But, and I quote:

" I love them; however, three times in as many hours my leader or tippet got damaged when it drifted under the plates..."

Try as I might, and I have really given it my best effort, I can't wrap my puny brain around this line control / boot bottom scenerio.

Hi Don,
Sorry for belated reply -been away from computerville for a few days. It is pretty easy to have lots and lots of leader and tippet drifting around your feet when in the water with over a dozen 8-15 year olds!

[EricO]

Hey Ralph,

Thanks for the info on the aluminum bar kits. I had no idea Patagonia sold 'em. I am dying to give 'em a whirl on the good 'ol slippery as snot Pit river bowling balls.

Maybe I will tame that river once and for all. Although highly doubtful.

Eric

[oldtrout]

Hi Don,
Sorry for belated reply -been away from computerville for a few days. It is pretty easy to have lots and lots of leader and tippet drifting around your feet when in the water with over a dozen 8-15 year olds!

Thank you Ralph, now I can give my puny brain a rest.
Years ago, I ruined a WF fly line by stepping on it with studded felt boots.