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Yellowstone Regulations?
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02/17/15 03:21 PM
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RexW
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OK, I know I can Google this and will when I have more time, but has anyone been to Yellowstone recently and know the current regulations?
Specifically, is lead allowed on flies and are felt boots still allowed?
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Re: Yellowstone Regulations?
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02/17/15 03:26 PM
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rrhyne56
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My understanding is that lead is encouraged. Also felt soles.
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Re: Yellowstone Regulations?
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02/17/15 03:39 PM
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Golfer Jeff
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I was there in 2013 - No felts in Yellowstone (eastern) drainage. I believe they were allowed in the Snake (Western) drainage. I did not wear felt though. The Snake had some cleaning stations at popular put-ins and access sites.
I did not use lead, but I know of no restrictions on it.
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Re: Yellowstone Regulations?
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02/17/15 07:17 PM
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DaleBU
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Re: Yellowstone Regulations?
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02/18/15 03:32 AM
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RexW
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Yep, looks like lead banned completely. But I still not sure about felt boots.
So, what does everyone use in place of lead shot? I know there are a lot of options out there, but I'm not which ones actually work.
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Re: Yellowstone Regulations?
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02/18/15 03:39 AM
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Robert Hunter
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If they make tungsten split shot yet that is the way to go. Now that I think about it I'm about to find out I just don't know how soft of metal it is. If they make it it will be all I carry lead is way more bulky. Bismuth is also way heavier than lead. Would love one small split shot on my nymph rig instead of three. Look forward to responses.
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Re: Yellowstone Regulations?
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02/18/15 03:44 AM
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Robert Hunter
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Ok just looked it up they make tungsten split shot and puffy ordering some now lol. Just don't forget when you look at it it weighs twice as much as lead. I have used tungsten exclusively for bass for almost ten years I am convened the smaller profile helps put more fish on the hook,and hey it's non toxic goodby lead split shot.
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Re: Yellowstone Regulations?
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02/18/15 03:46 AM
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Robert Hunter
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Re: Yellowstone Regulations?
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02/19/15 05:56 PM
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AgSellers04
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No lead in Yellowstone. You can get tin split shots up there. Pretty easy to find in that part of the world. No rules against felt but they highly discourage it.
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Re: Yellowstone Regulations?
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02/19/15 08:13 PM
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Golfer Jeff
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Every fly shop up there has tin and the camo (non toxic) shot. I had forgot about that.
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