Regs, need some explanation s and definitions

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31 minutes ago, Gatorjet said:

Again, why zone 2? Why is a "lure" fisherman different than a "spin" fisherman using a jig? Considering they are obviously considered the same in zone 1 if they are using a jig. 

Why aren't fly and lure fishermen given the opportunity to fish anywhere if they know that baight fishermen might be there, and they are willing to accept that.

I have never had a trout swallow a Trout Magnet, or any other soft plastic bodied jig, or spinner like a Road Runner.

Trout worms, powerbait, night crawlers, yes, I see that. Many people don't really care, and just use hooks of any kind, and think they need the smallest ones they can get. When I do use night crawlers, or powerbait on Taneycomo I use only circle hooks of #6, or even #4. It has lowered the incident of swallowed hooks a great deal. Probably 90% of fisofare hooked in the corner of the mouth. But I don't see any fewer hookups than with a #8, or smaller conventional hook.

I think flysmallie has it nailed. Not much different than the tank of fish they set up at boat shows for kids to fish in. 

Zone 2 adds in the treble hook, which increases ones odds. 

I never fished a soft body for trout, just going on what I read.  But I have had them swallow a worm that I was actively fishing.  

[Gatorjet]

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Zone 2 adds in the treble hook, which increases ones odds. 

OK, now things are starting to be cleared up. They are dividing it up by dificulty level I guess. 

I still like Taneycomo rules better. Above Fall Creek, no live, scented, or soft baits, 12-20 slot on bows. Below Fall Creek, any legal means, and no slot.....simple.

I know they swallow those little trout worm soft plastic thingies. But I think when it's on a jig head it is taken a little different. Or maybe jig fishermen just know a little more when the fish pick it up, and don't let them.swallow it. I know I have cleaned, or seen cleaned many trout with one, or more of those little worms in their stomich. But I've never seen one with a jig in it.

[brittsnbirds]

Just grab some corn and power bait, your lawn chair and a cooler and head to zone 3.  It's that simple!!