Section 48 Of Chapter 1. General Definitions From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 0.5. >> Chapter 1.
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. "Hook" or "fishhook" means an implement to catch or hold fish
or amphibia. "Single hook" means any hook with one point and with or
without a barb; "double hook" means any hook with two points and with
or without barbs; "treble or triple hook" means any hook with three
points and with or without barbs. "Snag" or "gaff" hooks are hooks
with or without handles used to take fish in such manner that the
fish does not take the hook voluntarily in its mouth.