No body has the right to dictate and shoved the definition of a snag gear and a non-snag gear to other fisherman.
If you feel like you are qualified to do so, then please answer these 2 questions:

1. Did you write the WA F&W regulation book?
2. Have you studied and written any research papers on the use of artifical bait such as colorful corkies?

If you answer NO to these questions, then please keep your secret fishing techniques to yourself.

For all of you non-Gurus, please look at the reg.
Here are your rights on the Kalama:
1. Hooks: up to 3 hooks of any size which includes one treble hook and all may have barbs or without barbs per line, per rod, per person.
2. Bait or Lure or bait on lure; including corkies of any size, shape, or color attached to the hook or hooks what ever way that looks good to your eyes.
3. Lead or no lead as long as your setup is moving or drifting with the current.
4. Keep up to 2 adult hatchery coho or chinook being hooked in the eyes, mouth, tongue, or gill.
5. License required and no motor boat.

Five simple hints to catch fish for your family.
Know your rights from the Washington State Sport Fishing Rules 2003/2004 Pamphlet; don't let these self proclaimed experts force you to do things their fashion.

Good Luck.