tcorfey
04-21-2019, 11:22 AM
So while reviewing the 2019-2020 Inland Fishing regulations I came across this reg regarding leader length...
2.05. LEADER LENGTH RESTRICTION.
It shall be unlawful to use any configuration of fishing tackle in anadromous waters unless the distance between the terminal hook or terminal lure and any weight attached to the line or leader, whether fixed or sliding, is less than six feet. For purposes of this section, “weight” includes any product used to submerge the line or leader, including non-buoyant artificial flies or artificial lures, but does not include integrated or sinking fly fishing lines, lead core lines used while trolling from a boat, dropper weights used while trolling from a boat, or clipped weights used with downrigger systems.
My thoughts when reading this is that split shot cannot be used within 6' of your fly. This includes using two flies with one being a weighted fly.
Am I wrong or does this mean that in anadromous waters (like the lower Sac) we can no longer fish a typical two fly nymphing set up or indicator setup unless the flies or the fly and the split shot are at least 6' apart.
I guess you could tie some lead core inline with the leader and a tippet section with two unweighted flies below that.
Regards,
Tim C.
2.05. LEADER LENGTH RESTRICTION.
It shall be unlawful to use any configuration of fishing tackle in anadromous waters unless the distance between the terminal hook or terminal lure and any weight attached to the line or leader, whether fixed or sliding, is less than six feet. For purposes of this section, “weight” includes any product used to submerge the line or leader, including non-buoyant artificial flies or artificial lures, but does not include integrated or sinking fly fishing lines, lead core lines used while trolling from a boat, dropper weights used while trolling from a boat, or clipped weights used with downrigger systems.
My thoughts when reading this is that split shot cannot be used within 6' of your fly. This includes using two flies with one being a weighted fly.
Am I wrong or does this mean that in anadromous waters (like the lower Sac) we can no longer fish a typical two fly nymphing set up or indicator setup unless the flies or the fly and the split shot are at least 6' apart.
I guess you could tie some lead core inline with the leader and a tippet section with two unweighted flies below that.
Regards,
Tim C.