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[ALBA CHIEFISH]

Hi Guys.

Below is the Definition of Bait copied from the regs.

"natural substance used to attract fish, other than wood, cotton, wool, hair, fur or feathers"

my question is, does this mean that using a spinner (made from metal) is not allowed during a bait ban? also an unscented plastic worm would also be not allowed during a bait ban?

Any help?

“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.

[NexusGoo]

Spinners and spoons are definitely allowed during a bait ban. As long as the worm is unscented it would be allowed as well.

[Fish or cut bait.]

As long as the WORM and any other presentation is scent free.

[Knnn]

I would like to see a CO prove that fish were attracted to a substance in a court of law (WD40 an un-natural substance some say is an attractant, but others say is a good cleaner and anti-corrosion agent).  Just playing devils advocate.    So artificial and unscented jigs, spoons, spinners, beads, worms, eggs, frogs, mice etc are all good.  A piece of wiener or marshmallow a no-no.

[RalphH]

the regs are written as they are to include the materials traditionally used to tie artificial flies as not bait even though hackles, furs hair and so forth are natural. They also have a scent.