The way I read his response, the USE of flossing rigs is perfectly legal. Fish COULD willfully "take" the presentation.

Retaining fish that did not willfully "take" the gear is what's illegal.

He plainly states that some people keep them anyway, while others do the "right" thing.

Bottom line, while it may not be legal, such "take" seems to be tolerated by enforcement.
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