Northwest Fishing Reports

This is probably a no brainer question but I don't ever fish waters with these rules, however, I'm heading out in 2 weeks and checking out a lake that has these rules. Can I simply crimp down the barb? or do I need to just purchase barbless hooks? I suppose it might not be a big deal but I'd hate to "think" I'm doing the right thing, only to end up with some type of violation.

Thanks
KB

Kevin, never hurts to have all your rules covered..
You do not need to buy 'barbless hooks' Yes, just crimp them down. A good test is to run the crimped barb over your thumb nail to see if it is truly crimped down. As for the rest of the 'bait-less' portion of the rule... no bait includes, no scent at all, that would include bass baits that are infused with scent, etc. Just keep it all stripped down.

The Quadfather wrote:Kevin, never hurts to have all your rules covered..
You do not need to buy 'barbless hooks' Yes, just crimp them down. A good test is to run the crimped barb over your thumb nail to see if it is truly crimped down. As for the rest of the 'bait-less' portion of the rule... no bait includes, no scent at all, that would include bass baits that are infused with scent, etc. Just keep it all stripped down.

Thank you Quad! Just wasn't sure and didn't want to leave myself open to any potential problems. Trying my hand at some trout. No, I haven't given up on muskies...just checking a new lake. (Coldwater Lake at Mount Saint Helens to be exact.)
Thank you!