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Soundbounder



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:16 am    Post subject: Lead Sinker & Jig Ban To Take Effect in MA Reply with quote

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.


http://boatinglocal.com/fishing/lead-sinker-jig-ban-takes-effect-in-ma.html
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fishfinder



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Location: Naugatuck, Ct.

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 5:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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!!!
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SeaDog1



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PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 6:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi,

That law is enacted for Massachusetts ONLY Exclamation

Does not affect Ct. at all.

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fishfinder



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Location: Naugatuck, Ct.

PostPosted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Phew. Sorry if it was us. I dont have a lot of money so when I spend about $40 on some sinkers and they decide they want to change the law they better come pay me for them and full price. Kind of like if they say guns are banned, they better give me full price for mine or they will have to pry the guns out of my cold dead fingers!
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Fish On!



Joined: 24 Dec 2009
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Location: Northeast, CT

PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lead split shot sinkers don't hurt my teeth when I bite them closed, I'll still use them
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fishfinder



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Since they are lead I try not to do that but will admit to doing it when I forget my pliers.
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TT



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PostPosted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 10:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I believe that the Congamond Lakes fall under the Mass. rules and not Ct. although you can use Ct. lic. there.
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