A-Rig Questions

[skeeterjames]

I saw something in another post about the GW citing people over the A-Rig on your deck. Is the specifics about the use of this rig in certain waters and what can and can not be used. I was planning on purchasing these but not looking to buy something that is going to cause a possible fine.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Skeeter

[bplgocards]

Havn't heard anything about this as far as KY is concerned, its legal here. Maybe you heard of someone at Dale who crossed into TN? That would present a problem, but fair game in KY.

[09Z7SC]

Havn't heard anything about this as far as KY is concerned, its legal here. Maybe you heard of someone at Dale who crossed into TN? That would present a problem, but fair game in KY.

I have to agree, that would be in TN only. I have heard that the TN fish and wildlife guys have been checking everyone.

[UYKY]

not illegal to own in ky nor TN. can't imagine a ticket for having on deck of boat! seems GW would have to see it being USED in "forbidden" waters before issuing citation.

[skeeterjames]

I found this on a website about Tennessee fishing. Hope this helps.

Umbrella rigs can be legally fished in Tennessee waters as long as they comply with the regulation as described in the proclamation. An umbrella rig is defined as an array of more than three artificial lures or baits (with or without hooks) used by a single rod and reel combination. Each blade of a spinner bait would be considered a lure. If the hook sizes are 8 or smaller, all lures or baits may have hooks (single, double, or treble). If any hooks on the umbrella rig are hook size 6 or larger, then only one lure or bait in the array may have a hook and that hook must be a single hook.



The Alabama Rig can legally be fished in Tennessee waters following the restrictions set forth for umbrella rigs. If an angler reduces the number of baits attached to the Alabama Rig to three or less it would not meet the definition of an umbrella rig and could be fished with any size or style of hook.