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REALITY CHECK...the following is public record.
DMF DID NOT INITIATE THIS RULEMAKING...Major citizen user groups with members (on this board) started both of these actions. DMF took "petitions" to the MA Marine Fisheries Commission and the Commission decided to ask the public for input.
According to a presentation by DMF's Dr. Mike Armstrong at the MSBA meeting last week....
The MV Striped Bass & Bluefish Committee "Petitioned" DMF to ban the fishing method known as "YOYO".
The Cape Cod Charter Boat Association "Petitioned" DMF to mandate circle hook use on all natural bait.
A few factoids from the Q&A at MSBA you might want to hear...
Q. Under the YoYo language would an egg sinker or weight stuffed inside a rigged eel be legal? A. If not attached to the line...then NOT LEGAL.
Q. would circle hooks be required when fishing with Sand Eels and Sea Worms? A. YES
Q. Would circle hooks be required when fishing live Bunker and Mackerel? A. Yes
Q. Would circle hooks be required on a high low bait rig? A. Yes
Q. Is an offset Circle a legal circle hook? A. NO
Q. Is and "Octopus" circle a legal circle? A. NO
Q. Is a circle hook required on the end of a Tube & Worm lure? A. NO
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