Keys Gear Regs

[ragnad]

We're headed to Big Pine in a couple of weeks, and would like to get a summary of the new gear regs in the Keys.

I found plenty of info on species limits and licensing, but I hear there are specific regs on circle hooks, non-stainless hooks, de-hookers, and venting tools. Anything else ? Has anybody found a "kit" for sale ?

Can anybody point me to a quick summary of what I need to know before I get there ?

Thanks !

[Capt Bob]

contact the "boys" at FWC they will happily give you all te scoop on the new regs AND the areas where they do and do not apply...just tellthem wher you will be fishing and they will fill in the blanks

[Captain Bill Welder]

In-line circle hooks for snapper & grouper you harvest.
Any kind of a hooker is ok even just a set of pliers. They did away with the mandatory "Acr" style.
Any kind of deflater also qualifies.

[Captain Bill Welder]

In-line circle hooks for snapper & grouper you harvest.
Any kind of a dehooker is ok even just a set of pliers. They did away with the mandatory "Arc" style.
Any kind of deflater also qualifies.