Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Ed Carter, Executive Director

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Fisheries Chief Bobby Wilson Explains Umbrella Rigs

TWRA Fisheries Division Chief Bobby Wilson explains what is permitted and prohibited for use in Tennessee in the video presentation which is about 2:45 in length.

Umbrella rigs are defined as an array of more than three artificial lures or baits (with or without hooks) used by a single rod and reel combination.

If the hook size is 6 or larger, then only one lure or bait may have a hook and that hook must be a single hook.

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Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
Ed Carter, Executive Director

For Anglers

Fisheries Chief Bobby Wilson Explains Umbrella Rigs

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