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Biology, Conservation, Legislation & Regulations => Legislation & Regulations => Topic started by: djkimmel on July 17, 2013, 06:00:20 PM
Indiana DNR Allows Three Hooks on Umbrella Rigs (http://www.greatlakesbass.com/news/blog1.php/2013/07/17/indiana-allows-three-hooks-alabama-rig)
Indiana Fishing Hook Restrictions Relaxed and Clarified
Effective May 24, 2013, under a new Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) rule, an umbrella rig, like the Alabama Rig for example, can now have up to three hooks and unlimited hookless attractors. When artificial lures are used on an umbrella rig or similar device, they are considered one hook, even if the lure has multiple hooks.
The previous temporary rule that made the original Alabama Rig (5 hooks) legal for 2012 expired on Jan. 1, 2013 causing additional action in the creation of this new temporary emergency rule. Anglers can now affix up to three hooks, three artificial lures, or a combination of hooks or lures not to exceed three per pole as of May 24, 2013.
See GreatLakesBass.com Bass Fishing and Outdoors News (http://www.greatlakesbass.com/news/blog1.php/2013/07/17/indiana-allows-three-hooks-alabama-rig) for complete details and additional resources.