Originally Posted By: sfstilly
What about the three wing bobber set up you see the plunkers on the Columbia using ? Hog lining with a Kwikfish or herring or spinner? Saw no issues from enforcement down there. I sent off an email to wdfw enforcement last friday. Will see what they say. Sure wish wdfw would get their s..t together. I mean we're plunking for cryin out loud!


A. If those plunkers/hogliners are downstream of Bonneville Dam, then the anti-snagging rule is not in effect there. Upstream of Bonny, the anti-snagging rule does not go into effect until Aug 1.


B. The anti-snagging rule does seem to require only one single-point hook, if weight has been added to the line that is connected to a buoyant lure:

Anti-Snagging Rule Except when fishing with
a buoyant lure (with no weights added to the
line or lure), or trolling from a vessel or floating
device, terminal fishing gear is restricted to a
lure or bait with one single-point hook. Hooks
must measure ¾" or less from point to shank,
and must be attached to or below the lure or
bait. Weights may not be attached below or less
than 12" above the lure or bait.


Edited by cheapskate (06/25/12 06:12 AM)