Keep Maine's waters clean and healthy
Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife
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Fishing with soft plastic lures?
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Secure your lures
Soft plastic lures are popular fishing tackle; and just like all other equipment, it’s everyone's responsibility to properly maintain and dispose of them. Over the years, plastic lures have been improperly used and disposed of, consequently ending up on lake bottoms or in fish stomachs. Fish can ingest these lures off the bottom, and that can negatively impact their health. Soft plastic lures on the land or in the water also pose environmental concerns.
Some lures end up in the water intentionally, while others fall off hooks unintentionally.
Three ways to fish responsibly with soft plastic lures:
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Properly dispose of soft plastic lures
Be the person who makes Maine a beautiful place to be, not a litterer. Dispose of used lures in a trash can or recycling canister.
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Secure your lure
O-rings (pictured above), hooks with a twist lock or built-in bait holding device, and swimbait keepers are a few great tools to keep you fishing and your lure where it belongs.
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Check your bait often
"Don’t risk it – If you think you can “get a few more casts,” just replace it!"
*Remember, it is time to replace or repair your lure if:*
* The lure keeps sliding down the hook
* The lure has a minor cut
* The plastic is stretched or brittle
* You have caught several fish and worked the lure over abrasive cover
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Enjoy your time on the water, and remember:
* *Leave no trace –* Carry out all that you carry in.
* *Park in public or designated areas *–** Don't block paths or other roads. Be mindful of muddy and soft roads.
* *Respect private property –* Utilize public access sites or areas where you have permission to park or access.
* *Be prepared –* Check the weather, bring what you need for the day, and let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return.
* *Take care of your catch –* If you are practicing catch and release, do so quickly and responsibly. If you harvest your catch, please bring it home with you. If you harvest your catch, please bring it home with you. [ [link removed] ]
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More information
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Protect our waters from invasive species [ [link removed] ]
Fishing resources [ [link removed] ]
Current stocking report [ [link removed] ]
Maine Fishing Guide [ [link removed] ]
Fishing with soft plastic lures [ [link removed] ]
Use of lead fishing tackle [ [link removed] ]
Learn how to be a good land user [ [link removed] ]
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