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
Question about barbless hooks/selective gear rules
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Re: Question about barbless hooks/selective gear rules
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.![[thumbup]](./images/smilies/msp_thumbup.gif "ThumpUp")
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.
Re: Question about barbless hooks/selective gear rules
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.)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!