Regardless of the fact that kentucky permits 5 bait rigs any T org has the right to change their regs if you dont like dont fish.
I dont think its because of an outsider coming in and winning with a 5 versus a 3,dont think theres that much difference in catch ratio myself,still immitates multiple targets for schoolers.
Possibly because trail also is on shared waters like with Tn which is a 3 rig,Dale Hollow,Barkley,kentucky lake,try crossing the line on barkley with a short 18 in smallie.
Both states tend to get along with reciprocal areas where both lic are valid and regs to match,but at times not Barkley an example,other lakes the line not so clearly defined.
Due to its heavy usage many laws or regs will be examined and reexamined just up to the angler to adhere where applicable and be willing to pay the hefty fines if they dont,along with a dq if in any T.Possibly why they themselves are limiting its use,their trail their rules,if you dont like find another trail.