08-11-2009, 07:31 PM
[#008000]The criteria of anchoring the set line to a fixed (non-movable) object, probably was added to the regulations after the time when Tracker_guy was doing it. [/#008000]
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[#008000]It would be a good idea to follow those regulations pretty carefully and to be in compliance with them. A Conservation Officer that sees one would carefully inspect that all facets of the proclamation were being adhered to. Also remember to be very carefull as the Bag Limits do apply and if you catch game fish over your limit, you are in violation and can be ticketed. Also, if you try to throw back dead game fish because you are over your limit, you are in violation of Wasting Game. Another ticket and possibly one for poaching - which can mean they could confiscate your fishing gear among other penalties.[/#008000]
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[#008000]Another point that is mentioned in the regs, is that you now have to be in close proximity at all times to your set line. If you are not there the officer would confiscate your gear. It is a good idea to stay with your set line anyway, as set lines have a tendency to mysteriously disappear (fish and all) when left alone for very long - even in what looks like the remotest of areas. [/#008000]
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[#008000]I have never done it on the Bear River, but have set-lines and have had permits in the past for use on Utah Lake many years ago - but only for Carp.[/#008000]
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[#008000]It would be a good idea to follow those regulations pretty carefully and to be in compliance with them. A Conservation Officer that sees one would carefully inspect that all facets of the proclamation were being adhered to. Also remember to be very carefull as the Bag Limits do apply and if you catch game fish over your limit, you are in violation and can be ticketed. Also, if you try to throw back dead game fish because you are over your limit, you are in violation of Wasting Game. Another ticket and possibly one for poaching - which can mean they could confiscate your fishing gear among other penalties.[/#008000]
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[#008000]Another point that is mentioned in the regs, is that you now have to be in close proximity at all times to your set line. If you are not there the officer would confiscate your gear. It is a good idea to stay with your set line anyway, as set lines have a tendency to mysteriously disappear (fish and all) when left alone for very long - even in what looks like the remotest of areas. [/#008000]
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[#008000]I have never done it on the Bear River, but have set-lines and have had permits in the past for use on Utah Lake many years ago - but only for Carp.[/#008000]
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