the definition of snagging on pg.13 of the sport fishing rules says attempting to take fish with a hook and line in such a way that the fish does not voluntarily take the hook(s) in its mouth.everyone who fishes has accidently snagged a fish in his outings at one time or another.when this happens just release the fish.one time this year i had a coho take a spinner and jump i could see the spinner in his mouth,after a brief battle i felt slack and then the fish was on again only in the side thus becoming a snagged fish which i released.stuff like this happens while fishing.what it boils down to is ethics which are standards of behavior or conduct which are considered to be morally right.everybody must make a personal judgement about whether his or her behavior is right or wrong.if a person believes that his actions are morally right then it is ethical for him to act this way.scott