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Author Topic: Are plastic synthetics considered bait? Are they legal for waters with bait ban?  (Read 1962 times)

pornlando

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Are plastic synthetics considered bait? Are they legal for waters with bait ban?
« on: June 12, 2011, 04:41:48 AM »
I was wondering if using powerbait and other scented plastics are breaking the bait ban? I think it says bait is "all food and food like substances" could someone please clear this up for me? thanks
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Re: Are plastic synthetics considered bait? Are they legal for waters with bait ban?
« Reply #1 on: June 12, 2011, 08:56:10 AM »
Anything with sent is considered bait.
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Re: Are plastic synthetics considered bait? Are they legal for waters with bait ban?
« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2011, 12:30:25 PM »
Page 9 of the 2009-2011 Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis:

Bait is any foodstuff or natural substance used to attract fish, other than wood, cotton, wool, hair, fur or feathers. It does not include fin fish, other than roe. It includes roe, worms and other edible substances, as well as scents and flavourings containing natural substances or nutrients.
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Re: Are plastic synthetics considered bait? Are they legal for waters with bait ban?
« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2011, 04:20:09 PM »
The way I read it is MOST scents would be illegal.
If it is a synthetic scent (ie not natural) it wouldn't be. Not sure if any products use a synthetic scent though... anise oil is natural.
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