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Sunday, October 08, 2006
New NOAA Rules Require Circle Hooks for Tournaments
 Offshore anglers and tournament officials have been anticipating a ruling from NOAA on the required use of circle hooks for almost two years. Last week their decision was finally revealed and it appears to be a compromise. Only tournament anglers will be required to use circle hooks and blue marlin tournaments can apply for an exemption from the ruling. Recreational anglers will not be required to use circle hooks. Circle hooks have been found to significantly reduce catch and release mortality rates, especially for billfish. NOAA officials say the use of circle hooks in tournaments could save an estimated 300 billfish each year. More on the NOAA circle hook ruling is available from the Virginian-Pilot.
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