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CONTACT THE WDFW COMMISSION ABOUT THE LEAD TACKLE BAN!
Sunday, November 22, 2009 - 7:27 PM
We've researched the proposed ban of lead tackle on several Washington lakes where loons breed in Washington State.  My take on this is that we do want loons to not only survive, but thrive.  However, this proposed rule to ban lead tackle in the lakes they breed is a first step towards banning lead tackle throughout Washington State.  In fact, that's what the loon advocates in their proposal to the WDFW Commission have proposed.

Unfortunately, the science behind their proposal is
Lead head jigs to be banned in WA lakes?
Friday, November 20, 2009 - 10:43 AM
Hidden in the latest proposed sportfishing rules is a proposed regulation that would outlaw the use of lead head jigs in lakes where loons (a sensitive species) are thought to breed in Washington State.  Tackle manufacturers are rightfully concerned, since just about every jig on the market right now has a lead head on it.  Lead line, lead weights and even lead used on flies would be affected by tyhis rule.  The WDFW cites one study regarding lead tackle and loon mortality,
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