02-04-2015, 04:18 AM
You are trying to read between the lines and fortunately, there is nothing there to decipher. If you read the regulations, that is exactly what it means. Hazzy Hazbourne nailed it perfectly. Don't add your feelings, thoughts, etc. Read exactly what it says and you will be fine. Banana weight and all! The reason the hook size is no longer defined is due to too many lures with large hooks on lures like muskie lures or large flatfish (U-50's+)that would be illegal to even possess. Drop shotting with a 6 oz. weight below a #5/0 treble hook is illgal. Weighted shaft treble hooks are illegal. If you follow the regs, they are crystal clear.
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