Does using pro-cure = using bait for salmon?

Was curious if by adding pro-cure to my hoochie consider it as bait, and therefore would need to use circle hooks for salmon?  I guess while trolling that doesn't seem to apply, but still curious what a warden would say if I wasn't underway and had a line in the water.

I believe by DFW standards, scent is considered bait.  Pretty lame IMO.  And you're right, if not trolling and you were mooching a scented lure without circle hooks, you would be in violation.

Yes. 

Yeah, kinda lame, but I can understand their reasons. 

Get some of that thick salmon gel sent that comes in a small bottle and put it on your flasher/dodger. Your 11” board isn’t going to get bit by a salmon. Maybe a sharks but that’s a whole different issue lol but you won’t be sitting still with a scented hook. But still would be a good idea to keep your self moving even if it’s .5 mph if you have a line in the water with out a circle hook.

That's a great tip!  I'll use it! 

That's a great tip!  I'll use it! 

This is the stuff that I have always used. It stays on ur stuff for ever! I use dawn soap on my flashers when I get home to get that stuff off. Hope it helps you get more fish!

So, "stink bait" had been codified, 

So bait scent for rockfish is ok?

So bait scent for rockfish is ok?

Why wouldn’t be? I don’t use any for bottom fish and don’t feel there’s a need for it but there isn’t any reason why you couldn’t.

So bait scent for rockfish is ok?

Yes. Garlic bloody tuna gel FTW.

Had to look in the regs... thank goodness for procure.