NH regs and lead tying wire

[coltranem]

Can I use lead wire on my weighted flies or do I need to use a lead-free option?

[fessiewig]

When tying flies you can use lead.

[lowwall]

I thought the flies had to be at least 1" long to be lead legal?
Other than in NY I don't use it. You can use it there but can't buy it. I Buy it in MA

[Owl's Roost]

Try this.

TITLE XVIII
FISH AND GAME
CHAPTER 211
FISH, SHELLFISH, LOBSTERS AND CRABS
Method and Manner of Taking Fish
Section 211:13-b
211:13-b Lead Fishing Sinkers and Jigs; Use Prohibited. –
I. No person shall use any lead sinker or lead jig for the taking of fish in any fresh water, except as otherwise specifically permitted in this title.
II. A person using any such lead sinker or jig shall be guilty of a violation. Notwithstanding RSA 651:2, the penalty for a violation of this section shall not exceed $250.
III. The prohibition under this section shall apply to interstate waters pursuant to RSA 211:4 and 211:5.
IV. For purposes of this section, ""lead sinker'' means any sinker made from lead, the lead portion of which has a mass of one ounce or less, and ""lead jig'' means a lead weighted hook that measures less than one inch along its longest axis. Lead sinkers and lead jigs shall not include lead fishing related items including but not limited to fishing line, flies, lures, or spoons. Source. 1998, 312:3, eff. Jan. 1, 2000. 2004, 172:1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005.

[coltranem]

Thanks Owl...sounds liek lead is in...atleast for now

[Owl's Roost]

As an aside lowwall I guess you can continue to give tose fine folks in Mass. their sales tax if you wish but I beleive you'll find that this:

TITLE XXXI
TRADE AND COMMERCE
CHAPTER 339
SALES OF CERTAIN ARTICLES
Lead Fishing Sinkers and Jigs
Section 339:77
339:77 Lead Fishing Sinkers and Jigs; Sale Prohibited. – No person shall sell or offer for sale within the state of New Hampshire a lead sinker or lead jig. The definition of lead sinker and lead jig in RSA 211:13-b, IV shall apply to this section. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a violation.
Source. 2004, 172:2, eff. Jan. 1, 2006.

means that it is still legal to sell lead for flies in this great tax free state.