As anglers, we all know the importance of stopping the spread of invasive species. Inspect your gear, clean it thoroughly, and hang it to dry. For felt soles, the drying process may take 4 days or so.For tips and info on how to care for your gear while minimizing the spread of aquatic nuisance species, check out this video from Orvis.[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eprdK_wBYR8[/youtube]