On 2011-03-04 20:07:38 -0500, Giles said:

It can also be highly legal. Despite what you've been told here thus
far, there are many places where such a rig qualifies as "fly
fishing" Not EVERY place, by any means, but many.

Check local regulations wherever you plan to use such equipment and
tactics.

I know where he lives and such a rig is not considered "fly fishing."
The same is true for the state of Maine.

Dave