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Originally posted by Todd:


Proposal 26 is just plain dumb...it will undoubtedly lead to yahoos attempting to snag fish in the head, rather than actually trying to get the fish to bite, not to mention legalizing flossing, which is still snagging at this point, even if it takes more skill than jabbing a fish in the side with a buzz bomb. If looks like they're attempting to alleviate confusion that doesn't exist. The rules are quite clear that fish must voluntarily take the hook in the mouth and be hooked in the mouth.

This proposal was undoubtedly sent in by someone who wants to keep fish that are hooked in the gill plates, not by someone who is confused by the rule prohibiting that.


Seems how I have had three different wardens tell me it is legal to keep fish hooked from the gill forward it was probably the wardens who made this suggestion. OOPS I mean four, forgot the quil last year. I have hooked several fish just under the chin using jigs and I know damn well they took it because I watched it happen. Also I dont know what the big deal is about flossing. Its just another method used to take surplus hatchery fish. I think what the main problem with it is alot of people just dont have the feel for it. Flossing if done right does not involve yanking every damn cast either, thats just pure snagging. I never set the hook until I felt my hook actually grab a fish or the fish grabbed the hook.

I have since moved on to better and more ethical methods as I enjoy a challenge, but it was sure fun as a teenager.