Well anybody know whats legal as far as A-rigs in Pa
Well anybody know whats legal as far as A-rigs in Pa
From what I'm hearing and reading B.a.s.s. Elite series, maybe even FLW, said it's eilegal to use . these rigs of any sort?????????????
NO, The A Rig is not legal in Pa.....UNLESS you get caught!
Tournaments must abide by Pa rules and regs, tho......
Tim Messer ~ Lake Ariel, Pa.
US Army 1968 ~ 1971.
A- Rigs are not illegal in PA.
But
They can only have 3 hooks on them. NOT 5.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by pajoe329 »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">From what I'm hearing and reading B.a.s.s. Elite series, maybe even FLW, said it's eilegal to use . these rigs of any sort?????????????
The only tournament series that has specifically banned the A-rig is the BASS Elite series.
The rig is still OK to use in Bassmaster Opens, B.A.S.S. Federation Nation, College B.A.S.S. and other events.
The change becomes effective Feb. 1 and includes the upcoming Bassmaster Classic at Shreveport-Bossier City, La., Feb. 24-26.
Still legal in FLW Pro events as long as the State rules are adhered to.
Try a Cabama rig(rig with only three arms), or put spinner blades w/swivels on two of the five arms on a normal Bama rig.
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For those planning to use the Alabama "umbrella" rig, following are the state laws of those states in our vicinity. All of the state laws are noted on the http://www.FHCOUTDOORS.com web site which is where I got this information.
Connecticut
Anglers may used the Alabama Rig with (5) hooked lures.
Delaware
Anglers may rig (3) hooked lures onto the Alabama Rig, but may not rig any additional hooks or teasers The use of more than three hooks or lures per rod or pole is prohibited.
Maryland
Anglers may rig (2) hooked lures onto the Alabama Rig. It is advised to use Âteaser lures or spinnerbait blades on the remaining (3) wires.
The Department has recently received many questions about a type of gear called an Alabama Rig. The Department defines the Alabama Rig as an umbrella rig. The umbrella rig, as described on page 39 of the 2012 Fishing Guide, may not have more than two baits or lures which have hooks. Additional hooks can be removed to bring the rig into compliance with regulations.
New Jersey
We have contacted New Jersey Fish & Wildlife for clarification and will post the results as soon as it becomes available.
New York
It is legal to fish the Alabama Rig in New York with (5) hooked lures.
 each line is limited to not more than five lures or baits or a combination of both; and in addition, each line shall not exceed fifteen hook points in any combination of single, double or treble hooks
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Ohio
The Alabama Rig may be used with (3) hooked lures.
An Alabama Rig or Umbrella Rig, using 5 leaders, is not legal in Ohio. Anglers may only use up to three hooks on each line. The Alabama Rig allows for 5 items to be attached. If a fisherman were to use only 3 of the leaders on the rig, using only 3 hooks in total for the entire rig, then, they could use the rig, but would be using only part of it. Clarification provided by OhioÂs Division of Wildlife.
Pennsylvania
The Alabama Rig is legal to use with (3) hooked lures. It is recommended that the angler use spinnerbait blades on the remaining (2) wires to remain legal.
No more than three hooks shall be attached to a line used in fishing (one hook having two or three points is considered a Âsingle hookÂ). All rods, lines and hooks shall be under the immediate control of the person using them
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Virginia
It is legal to fish the Alabama Rig with (5) hooked lures.
Washington
It is legal to fish the Alabama Rig with (3) hooked lures. It is recommended that the angler use Âteasers or spinnerbait blades on the remaining (2) wires.
Hook and line angling only. Barbed or barbless hooks may be used, and a hook may be single-point, double, or treble, but not more than one line with up to three hooks per angler may be usedÂ.
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