Cohoangler,
I'm in complete agreement with you. "Attempting to take fish with a hook in such a way that the fish does not voluntarily take the hook(s) into its mouth." seems perfectly clear and not open to interpretation. "Lining", as I understand it, is simply a method of being a little more selective in where you snag your fish. It's a matter of intent, if you're trying to snag a fish you're damned well trying to snag a fish. How far is an individual willing to bend the rules just to hook a fish?