Sneaky Rhode Island...Sneaky

Rhode Island just slipped a felt sole ban into the 2012-2013 Regulations without any public input.  Freshwater anglers probably won't make a fuss, but the salt guys aren't happy.  We'll see how it goes...

Taken from the new regs...

"1.17 It is prohibited that any person use foot gear with external felt soles in any state
waters, inclusive of freshwater, tidal, or marine. This shall include any waters
shared with adjacent states in which any Rhode Island Fishing Regulations apply"