Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: curt j on March 22, 2015, 12:18:35 PM
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I Cleary see in the regs that all flowing waters in the province are single barbless hook restricted. Lakes unless otherwise stated I am allowed to use trebles and/or barbs unless stated specifically in the regs for a particular body of water. My question is are lures like rapalas allowed with 2 trebles or more??(Eg. Bass fishing or small trout raps)
I talked to a fish cop from the okanagan region who said it was ok because it fell under the one lure thing. Which I can no longer find.
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Can I legally use a treble on a small spinner or spoon for trout...
From what I can tell I'd say yes. If I'm wrong. Please provide page number from the regs.
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Treble hooks can be a real nightmare trying to get out of a fish you are releasing . I know some ocean fishing charters use them so they are not banned outright in BC , but they do a lot of damage to a fish( like when a fish has all 3 hooks in it's mouth , trying to get it out ) , I would swap them for a siwash hook just to be nicer to the fish . Quite easy to change it , siwash hooks come with the end opened a little bit to put on and then you just squeeze it closed with pliers .
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thanks, but I am asking about the legality of it.
I appreciate your concern, however, I fish with barbs and trebles alot and unless I'm pike fishing have never had any issues removing the hooks. If anybody has the capability of answering my actual question of really appreciate it.
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I would swap them for a siwash hook just to be nicer to the fish .
That is the funniest thing i have heard all day !!!!!!!!!!!
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From page 9 of the freshwater synopsis.
"your basic fishing licence entitles you to :"angle...fish (with or without a rod) with one fishing line to which only one hook, one artificial lure, or one artificial fly is attached."
I think your safely covered under the one artificial lure portion, unless noted in the water specific tables.
For more info contact your Fish and Wildlife Regional Office. Lower Mainland (Region 2) 604-586-4400
Quin
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I would swap them for a siwash hook just to be nicer to the fish .
Use a circle hook if you want to be extra nice :)
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Thanks again, I was able to find the info I needed on page 9 as well.
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Use a circle hook if you want to be extra nice :)
Or no hook at all , and then you will be best.
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Or no hook at all , and then you will be best.
Just use a gaff
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LMAO...
Some great responses...
K so only swapping g on some lures for my trip to Alta & Green.
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I didn't think you're allowed to use trebles.
The reg's state:
IT IS UNLAWFUL TO....
Use barbed hooks or a hook with more than one point in any river, stream, creek or slough in B.C. (Note: the use of barbed hooks in lakes is permitted, unless noted in the Regional Water-Specific Tables)
It doesn't make mention of trebles being allowed, just barbs in lakes.
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Trebles are legal in lakes unless stated otherwise in the regs.
single hook … a hook having only one point.
(In contrast, a treble hook is a hook having
three points on a common shaft.)
Note: use of a treble hook is permitted unless
“single hook” is specified
Page 96 of the regs, definition of single hook.
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The question is why would you want to use trebles considering how much damage they do to the mouth of the fish ? No matter how careful you are there are times when a fish gets all 3 points in it's mouth and you can't get them out without destroying the fishes mouth .
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The question is why would you want to use trebles considering how much damage they do to the mouth of the fish ? No matter how careful you are there are times when a fish gets all 3 points in it's mouth and you can't get them out without destroying the fishes mouth .
I have yet to see more damage, but everybody is entitled to an opinion. I find more harm with singles being taken deeper by fish, thus causing more handling time, and time out of water. Not to mention the extra bleeding this can cause. Which in my opinion does much more harm to more fish than occasionally having to take 3 more seconds pulling an extra point or two from a fishes mouth before a quick and speedy return to the lake.
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The question is why would you want to use trebles considering how much damage they do to the mouth of the fish ? No matter how careful you are there are times when a fish gets all 3 points in it's mouth and you can't get them out without destroying the fishes mouth .
--Note: Okanagan lake allows use of barbless treble. Many feel that the larger siwash single barbless rule resulted in the killing of smaller kokanee when targeting large rainbows. Barbless treble on a plug or spoon is not going to result in deep hooking unless maybe a burbot.
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The question is why would you want to use trebles considering how much damage they do to the mouth of the fish ? No matter how careful you are there are times when a fish gets all 3 points in it's mouth and you can't get them out without destroying the fishes mouth .
You're not alone, I agree with you here and don't know why these guys love trebles so
much... Of the fish I've seen on trebles vs. singles almost every time the fish had more
damage done to it than if it were caught with a single.
Not really much to discuss here and don't really understand why the fish's well being is funny. Unless they enjoy catch, kill, and release...
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You're not alone, I agree with you here and don't know why these guys love trebles so
much... Of the fish I've seen on trebles vs. singles almost every time the fish had more
damage done to it than if it were caught with a single.
Not really much to discuss here and don't really understand why the fish's well being is funny. Unless they enjoy catch, kill, and release...
--different situations is the reason for discussion.
--I agree use of a smaller treble or stinger hook can result in major damage... also may "button up" the mouth resulting in drowning of smaller fish.
--A large single siwash fish can be more deadly to small fish than a large treble. These are for specific applications thus the rule in Okangan lk where often small kokanee... which at the time had to be released...were often killed by the large hook.
--depends on how it is used... ie trolled not cast with higher likelyhood of snagging and the size of the target fish and the size of the likely by-catch.
--I am not suggesting use of small barbless treble hooks. I most oftenuse smaller single barbless hooks sickle or circle for most applications.
--Where regulation allowes I use barbed treble casting for Bass where there is a low percentage chance for by-catch of trout or kokanee...specifically in Skaha lk.
--The treble point I am trying to make is that there are occasions where a treble hook can be of benefit. Fishing teqhnique and equipment can and should be adapted to best fit the situation.
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(http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/trout-beads/6.jpg)
What are your thoughts on this method?
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(http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/trout-beads/6.jpg)
What are your thoughts on this method?
--First thing as it is likely for river fishing... I'd do a better job on pinching the barb.
--Without a scale.... appears to be a small hook... the fish (in clear water) should hit the egg (willful take) thus be hooked on the outside of the mouth.
-- When the egg is at the hook it can ( not necessarily) deep hook if swallowed.
-- I would change to a circle hook for this rig.
-- Obviously this method could be abused by the user but I will assume good intent on the part of the angler... some feel this method is not legal.
--If this rigg is trolled it could cause deep hooking again partially alleviated by circle hook.
--I'm not a CO or Judge so don't take this as advice on what may or may not be legal.
--I'm saying that depending on where and how you use this rig can make a difference.