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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: RalphH on January 10, 2022, 08:29:50 AM

Title: Steelhead angler catches $575 violation ticket for using barbed hook
Post by: RalphH on January 10, 2022, 08:29:50 AM

An angler on the Alouette was recently fined $575 for using a barbed hook on the Alouette river:

https://www.castanet.net/news/BC/356447/Lower-Mainland-man-fined-575-for-using-barbed-hook-to-catch-steelhead

CO service Jan 7 post:

https://www.facebook.com/ConservationOfficerService/posts/6868319756542850

remember to pinch and flatten the barbs folks! The fine is steep!