01-29-2012, 03:43 AM
I got this e-mail from the president of the Utah Bass Federation: UBF Members,
There has been a recent ruling by BASS regarding the use of the Alabama Rig in the Classic and the Elite Series events. I was asked today if such a rig is legal in Utah. As I read the 2012 Utah Guidebook, if you use ALL of the wire/snaps on an Alabama Rig here, you are breaking the law. The guidebook states that you cannot use more than two artificial lures at a time with the exception of Flaming Gorge and Lake Powell which allow three artificial lures at a time. Irregardless of the number of hooks (which is also restricted) the law addresses the number of lures. I would suggest you bring this up with your members before they go and purchase a bunch of $20 lure assemblies (Alabama Rigs). Our rules state anyone violating, and being ticketed for, breaking a rule or law, will be disqualified at that event.
The use of such a rig is under discussion for use at Lake Powell for Stripers.
Thanks,
George
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There has been a recent ruling by BASS regarding the use of the Alabama Rig in the Classic and the Elite Series events. I was asked today if such a rig is legal in Utah. As I read the 2012 Utah Guidebook, if you use ALL of the wire/snaps on an Alabama Rig here, you are breaking the law. The guidebook states that you cannot use more than two artificial lures at a time with the exception of Flaming Gorge and Lake Powell which allow three artificial lures at a time. Irregardless of the number of hooks (which is also restricted) the law addresses the number of lures. I would suggest you bring this up with your members before they go and purchase a bunch of $20 lure assemblies (Alabama Rigs). Our rules state anyone violating, and being ticketed for, breaking a rule or law, will be disqualified at that event.
The use of such a rig is under discussion for use at Lake Powell for Stripers.
Thanks,
George
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