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About
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New Regulations
Requiring Circle Hooks, De-hooking Devices,
and Venting Tools for Gulf of Mexico Reef Fish
Effective June 1, 2008
Frequently Asked Questions
New Regulatory Requirements
What are the new reef fish gear regulations?
• The regulations will require the use of venting tools and dehooking devices
when fishing for
reef fish in the Gulf of Mexico. The rule will also require all persons aboard a
vessel
harvesting reef fish to possess and use non-stainless steel circle hooks when
using natural baits.
Who must comply with these
regulations?
• These regulations apply to all commercial and recreational fishermen fishing
for reef fish in Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
• However, often states implement compatible regulations. Check with the state
fishery management agency whose waters you are fishing in to determine if
similar measures apply.
Dehooking devices
What is a dehooking device?
• A dehooking device is a tool intended to remove a hook embedded in a fish. It
allows a fish
to be released with minimum damage.
• The hook removal device must be constructed to allow the hook to be secured
and the barb
shielded without re-engaging during the removal process.
• The dehooking end must be blunt, and all edges rounded.
• The device must be of a size appropriate to secure the range of hook sizes and
styles used the reef fish fishery.
• At least one dehooking device is required when fishing for reef fish in Gulf
of Mexico Federal Waters, and must be used to remove hooks embedded in reef fish
with minimum damage. The FLIP STICK will do the job every
time.
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