inlet snagging

[Fishrmn]

Restrictions on taking fish and crayfish
Utah Admin. Rule R657-13-11

You may not take or land a fish by snagging or gaffing, and you may not have a gaff in your possession while fishing. The only exception is Lake Powell, where you may use a gaff to land striped bass.

That's the law as it is written. I'm thinking it could be just a tad clearer. Add something like:

Any fish that is not hooked in the mouth or jaw must be immediately released, and may not be taken.

I can see that is says you can't take or land a fish by snagging. And I guess there are those who will say that they didn't try to snag the fish.
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