Susquehanna Flats Jamboree lure selection

[J.A. Veil]

From reading just that text and not the entire set of fisheries regulations, I tend to agree with your interpretation. Having said that, if you are stopped by a DNR marine police officer and he/she has a slightly different interpretation about crimped barbs, you will either get a citation or have to spend a bunch of your fishing time interacting with the officer. It seems that it may be easier to just crimp the barbs in advance and avoid a potential issue.

The DNR definition of trolling is interesting and sounds like it it may not apply to us since we don't fall under 'mechanical' power.

E. Fishing Restrictions for the period March 1 through the 3rd Friday in April. The restrictions in this section apply to the waters of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries that are not closed in accordance with §D(1) of this regulation. During the period from March 1 through the third Friday in April:

(1) A person recreationally angling:
(a) When using fish, crabs, or worms as bait, or processed bait, shall use:
(i) Circle hooks; or
(ii) "J" hooks with a gap of less than 1/2 inch between the point and the shank;
(b) May not use stinger hooks; and
(c) Shall use barbless hooks while trolling; and

(2) No more than six lines, regardless of the number of people on board a vessel, may be used for recreationally angling from a boat when trolling.

Definitions:
“Stinger Hook” means any hook which trails another hook, either by direct physical attachment to the lead hook or by a connective device such as a swivel or chain, and is part of the same bait or lure.

“Trolling” means the method of angling in which fish are attracted to a lure or bait being trailed from a boat which is being moved by mechanical power.

Copied and pasted from DNR. Thoughts anyone?

[DaveFX35]

From reading just that text and not the entire set of fisheries regulations, I tend to agree with your interpretation. Having said that, if you are stopped by a DNR marine police officer and he/she has a slightly different interpretation about crimped barbs, you will either get a citation or have to spend a bunch of your fishing time interacting with the officer. It seems that it may be easier to just crimp the barbs in advance and avoid a potential issue.

I might get further clarification and contact the Annapolis office. You're probably right though, might spare the hassle and just crimp. I do find it odd that they specified 'mechanical' in their definition however.

[archeryrob]

I designed this yesterday. Its a copy of the D Bait made by a small lure maker. I wanted to make some for bass fishing, but made a larger one to see if the stripers will eat it. I basically made it in CAD and blew it up until it was 3 1/2", the original was 2 1/2" and this look 3 times the size plus the tail makes it look larger. I am going to test it tonight in the river and it weighs about an ounce with a 3/8 ox belly weight and 4/0 Siwash hook.

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[wfauby]

Thanks to all who replied to my question...it is very helpful and appreciated.
@ archeryrob lure...looks great, but isnt that bill a bit large for the flats? i thought the depth was only @ 5 feet max...that bill looks like a deep diver, you may dredging?

[archeryrob]

The channel is deep but the the angle of the blade is like a shallow runner. Deep divers have the blade in parallel with the lure I plan to see what it does today.

If it runs deeper I will sand the blade down and have learned something. I am hoping for my wobble, but we'll see what I get.

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[archeryrob]

OK, the bass would not cooperate but here is the D Bait running along side the kayak. It would only get down to about 4' when casting out.

[sparky1423]

I'd eat it!

[dennyo]

OK, the bass would not cooperate but here is the D Bait running along side the kayak. It would only get down to about 4' when casting out.

With that kind of action it should produce. I would use it... in case you are looking for a tester.