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Stinger Hook is Not Allowed in Minnesota?
I was reading the fishing regulation of Minnesota, and I came across
this section called "Angling Methods" under "General Regulation": Anglers may use only one hook. An artificial lure is considered one hook. A treble hook, when not part of an artificial lure, is considered three hooks and is not legal. The exception is three artificial flies may be used when angling for trout, crappie, sunfish, and rock bass. http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/reg...ishing2006.pdf Does this mean that I cannot attach a stinger hook to a jig? I don't think I have come across this rule in other states. Is this common in other states? No, I am not asking whether there should or should not have this rule; I am just asking to know if this is something that I should watch out for if I go to a different state for fishing. Thanks for any info in advance. Jay Chan |
Stinger Hook is Not Allowed in Minnesota?
On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:06:43 -0500, Del Cecchi
wrote: wrote: I was reading the fishing regulation of Minnesota, and I came across this section called "Angling Methods" under "General Regulation": Anglers may use only one hook. An artificial lure is considered one hook. A treble hook, when not part of an artificial lure, is considered three hooks and is not legal. The exception is three artificial flies may be used when angling for trout, crappie, sunfish, and rock bass. http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/reg...ishing2006.pdf Does this mean that I cannot attach a stinger hook to a jig? I don't think I have come across this rule in other states. Is this common in other states? No, I am not asking whether there should or should not have this rule; I am just asking to know if this is something that I should watch out for if I go to a different state for fishing. Thanks for any info in advance. Jay Chan a stinger hook is considered part of the lure. Likewise a nightcrawler harness with a spinner blade is considered a lure. At least that is what I believe is the rule. Erring on the side of prosecution-avoidance, I'd consider any hook that wasn't part of the original, as-packaged lure to fall into the teeth of the regulation. Be careful out there... |
Stinger Hook is Not Allowed in Minnesota?
daytripper wrote:
On Mon, 28 Aug 2006 10:06:43 -0500, Del Cecchi wrote: wrote: I was reading the fishing regulation of Minnesota, and I came across this section called "Angling Methods" under "General Regulation": Anglers may use only one hook. An artificial lure is considered one hook. A treble hook, when not part of an artificial lure, is considered three hooks and is not legal. The exception is three artificial flies may be used when angling for trout, crappie, sunfish, and rock bass. http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/reg...ishing2006.pdf Does this mean that I cannot attach a stinger hook to a jig? I don't think I have come across this rule in other states. Is this common in other states? No, I am not asking whether there should or should not have this rule; I am just asking to know if this is something that I should watch out for if I go to a different state for fishing. Thanks for any info in advance. Jay Chan a stinger hook is considered part of the lure. Likewise a nightcrawler harness with a spinner blade is considered a lure. At least that is what I believe is the rule. Erring on the side of prosecution-avoidance, I'd consider any hook that wasn't part of the original, as-packaged lure to fall into the teeth of the regulation. Be careful out there... Seem like I will have to go there and ask the people in the local fishing store to find out. Strangely, the author of a Minnesota fishing book suggested adding a stinger hook to a jig in case the fish bites short. I guess that author might be violating the regulation in his state without knowing this. Thanks for the suggestion though. Jay Chan |
Stinger Hook is Not Allowed in Minnesota?
wrote: I was reading the fishing regulation of Minnesota, and I came across this section called "Angling Methods" under "General Regulation": Anglers may use only one hook. An artificial lure is considered one hook. A treble hook, when not part of an artificial lure, is considered three hooks and is not legal. The exception is three artificial flies may be used when angling for trout, crappie, sunfish, and rock bass. http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/reg...ishing2006.pdf Does this mean that I cannot attach a stinger hook to a jig? I don't think I have come across this rule in other states. Is this common in other states? No, I am not asking whether there should or should not have this rule; I am just asking to know if this is something that I should watch out for if I go to a different state for fishing. Thanks for any info in advance. Jay Chan The law is a bit vague in MN. A stinger hook on a jig is fine; tons of them are sold at every sporting goods location. Spinner rigs with 2 or 3 hooks are also fine. Sold everywhere. No problem. Sully |
Stinger Hook is Not Allowed in Minnesota?
Sully wrote:
wrote: I was reading the fishing regulation of Minnesota, and I came across this section called "Angling Methods" under "General Regulation": Anglers may use only one hook. An artificial lure is considered one hook. A treble hook, when not part of an artificial lure, is considered three hooks and is not legal. The exception is three artificial flies may be used when angling for trout, crappie, sunfish, and rock bass. http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/reg...ishing2006.pdf Does this mean that I cannot attach a stinger hook to a jig? I don't think I have come across this rule in other states. Is this common in other states? No, I am not asking whether there should or should not have this rule; I am just asking to know if this is something that I should watch out for if I go to a different state for fishing. Thanks for any info in advance. Jay Chan The law is a bit vague in MN. A stinger hook on a jig is fine; tons of them are sold at every sporting goods location. Spinner rigs with 2 or 3 hooks are also fine. Sold everywhere. No problem. Sully Thanks for the re-assuring info. I guess I will be able to use a stinger hook then. Jay Chan |
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