I dunneh knoh wha de answers to yooehr question are, but I wouldne be surprised fhr a mahment dat hregon fis'eng regulashuns would have a t'eng hr six to say on de matter.
In all seriousness, I can’t help but I’d be curious myself to know. After living in a number of states in various regions of the country, I can state flatly that Oregon regulations are the most confusing and least user-friendly I’ve yet encountered.
I’ve seen folks in the area using handlines, but they were actual hobos, and as much as it pains me to admit, I don’t talk to them if it can be avoided. They aren’t your literary, Steinbeck type of hobos, they are more the talking to daemons and injecting stimulants type of hobos.
I have buddies in Michigan who handline for walleye on the Detroit river, and I’ve seen it frequently on trips to Mexico, but I’ve never dabbled myself.
What’s the appeal? Simplicity and frugality?
Cheers.
SS