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Author:
Soundbounder
Date:
Dec 19, 2011
Subject:
Lead Sinker & Jig Ban To Take Effect in MA
Message:
[i:d0a69e7e21]As of January 1, 2012, freshwater anglers will not be allowed to use lead fishing sinkers and lead jigs weighing less than one ounce. The ban is now prohibited in all inland waters of the Commonwealth. “Lead sinker” or “lead weight” is defined as any sinker or weight made from lead that weighs less than 1 ounce. A “lead jig” is defined as any lead-weighted hook weighing less than 1 ounce.[/i:d0a69e7e21]
http://boatinglocal.com/fishing/lead-sinker-jig-ban-takes-effect-in-ma.html
Author:
fishfinder
Date:
Dec 19, 2011
Message:
Sorry, thats one law I wont be following for quite some time. I just bought a ton of these from Cabelas and Im nit about to throw them all out. I freakin hate the tin ones!!!
Author:
SeaDog1
Date:
Dec 19, 2011
Message:
Hi,
That law is enacted for Massachusetts ONLY :!:
Does not affect Ct. at all.
SeaDog1
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