SECTION 800:10-3-4. General: hook and line, rod and reel

(a)   All waters of the state are open to taking game and nongame fish by hook and line attached to a pole or rod and reel, trotline, throwline, or other hook and line methods, except where closed by other provisions in this Chapter.

(b)   No person may use more than seven (7) poles or rods while fishing, unless provided otherwise by other provisions in this Chapter. Only one (1) pole or rod per angler is permitted while snagging.

(c)   The use of "Gaff Hooks", or the use of any other technique or device that severely injures the fish, to assist in landing paddlefish, is prohibited, except while bowfishing.

[Source: Amended at 18 Ok Reg 2908, eff 7-1-01; Amended at 20 Ok Reg 21, eff 1-1-03 (emergency); Amended at 20 Ok Reg 1429, eff 7-1-03; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 2462, eff 1-1-08; Amended at 30 Ok Reg 725, eff 6-1-13]