I'm guessing 15' was decided upon with the intention of making an angler
cast a flyline. Spin fisherman attempt to qualify by attaching a fly to the
end of the line and cast a bubble. The upper Kalama comes to mind...an area
where spin fishermen packed the bank and qualified as fly anglers. I doubt
that you would be ticketed for casting a 16' leader with a fly outfit.
Stretch it out and walk it off for the game warden. If your feet are under
12" long you've got it made. Jere
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vincent Pons" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2001 10:34 AM
Subject: fly fishing only waters
>
> "In fly fishing only waters...... Anglers may not use ....weight
> attached to the leader or line, or monofilament leader longer than 15
> feet..."
>
> This is from the 2001-2002 Fishing Regulation Pamphlet. If I do
> understand, I'm not allowed to use a leader longer than 15 feet. I
> really don't understand this rule and its goal because I like to use
> extremely long leader (25 feet or even longer). 15 feet, it is too short
> if you want to fish a ten feet deep pool with a floating line or if you
> want to present a small dry fly in shallow waters...
> Did I understand the rule? I hope I didn't.
> Vincent
>
> PS: thanks for your answers concerning the Yellowstone park
>
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