I would have to say no also. But I'm kind of up in the air about it since I've been doing so much better fishing worms lately than I ever have fishing bait. So, I might completely abandon using bait in the future and not really care if there's a ban. eek But probably not. Die hard powerbait fan for trout in lakes present! laugh Seriously though, I still and always will enjoy drifting bait through a nice slot and feeling that gentle tap tap tap...or in some cases slam slam slam! Who'd wanna give that up?