2008/2009 Fishing regulations

[Mojo1]

I believe the rules change was to allow only single barbless hooks with only one point (no treble hooks) and to require the use of a break-away sinker system (i.e. a slider with light line for the dropper). This would enable any fish that bites on a baited hook that was snagged on the bottom to escape. Yes it has been a probelm. F&G or Idaho Power divers found 3 dead sturgeon pinned to the riverbottom just below Strike Dam in one dive a few years ago. (Idaho Power guys also dragged up a wad of braid that was enormous, using grappleing hooks and a cat.)

I'm having trouble wording this properly, but the rules changes are good for the fish, and that's a good thing.
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