SENATE BILL REPORT

SB 6188

BYSenators Rasmussen, Metcalf and Smith

Authorizing the use of barbed hooks in fishing for salmon.

Senate Committee on Environment & Natural Resources

Senate Hearing Date(s):January 13, 1988; February 4, 1988

Majority Report:  Do pass.

      Signed by Senators Metcalf, Chairman; Smith, Vice Chairman; Barr, Benitz, Patterson.

Senate Staff:Ross Antipa (786-7413)

                  February 12, 1988

AS PASSED SENATE, FEBRUARY 11, 1988

BACKGROUND:

The Department of Fisheries prohibits the use of barbed hooks for saltwater recreational salmon fishing.

Public acceptance of the barbless hooks regulation has been mixed and many anglers choose to fish with barbed hooks because they feel that barbed hooks are more efficient than barbless hooks.

SUMMARY:

The Department shall not prohibit the use of barbed hooks in the taking of or fishing for salmon.

Appropriation:    none

Revenue:    none

Fiscal Note:      none requested

Senate Committee - Testified: Paul Enhat, Tacoma Poggie Club; Ray Nelson, Fisherman; Conrad Schloredt, Fisherman; Lloyd Phinney, Department of Fisheries; Ed Manary, Department of Fisheries; Jim McKillup, Department of Fisheries