![]() ![]() The wording under the ice fishing section does not specifically exempt 'the fishing rod under tension'. (2) Under "Ice Fishing" on page 11 the wording is:"Any spring-loaded device which sets the hook for the angler may not be possessed within 30 m(98 ft.) of any waters. (1) Under "General Prohibitions" on page 8 the wording is: "A spring gaff includes any device which uses a mechanical spring, other than the fishing rod under tension, to set the hook for the angler My uncertainty re the legality arose from 2 different wordings: Thanks very much for that quick response. I hope you find this helpful, please let me know if you have any additional questions. A fishing rod is considered a key piece of equipment required for angling and is not a spring gaff unless connected to some other piece of equipment with a separate mechanical spring under tension that sets the hook for an angler. ![]() A spring gaff includes any device that incorporates a mechanical spring to set the hook for an angler. We have adjusted the wording in the 2014 Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary to clarify the legal interpretation of the definition of a ‘spring gaff’ in the Ontario Fishery Regulations. In the past there has been many inquiries from anglers regarding various mechanisms that are used (often in other jurisdictions) to set the hook for an angler as well as what constitutes a ‘spring gaff’. Your question regarding the clarified definition of spring gaffs in the 2014 Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary was forwarded to me and I’m pleased to respond. I intend to carry a copy of the e-mail exchange with me just in case a CO is not quite 'up to speed". Nothing like getting it in writing: Here's an edited version of an e-mail exchange I had with the MNR(It started with a phone call to a district office). ![]()
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