I was at the Davidson yesterday and saw at least 5 people spin fishing in the fly only section. 3 even hanging off the bridge over the creek by the hatchery. I know the department is probably stressed from a manpower standpoint, but I did see one warden driving down the road.
In fairness the signs aren't very conspicuous to what the rules are as far as flies only. I ran into a guy away from the hatchery who had no clue, and said he had even had a trout dinner the night before. Nice guy, who sincerely didn't know the rules. I told him to be careful and he promptly broke down his rod. He was more interested in watching me fish and learning about fly fishing. He watched me fish for about 30 minutes as I explained what I was doing. He said he had a fly outfit but didn't know how to do it, but was now going to start. Unfortunately didn't get his info.
In fairness the signs aren't very conspicuous to what the rules are as far as flies only. I ran into a guy away from the hatchery who had no clue, and said he had even had a trout dinner the night before. Nice guy, who sincerely didn't know the rules. I told him to be careful and he promptly broke down his rod. He was more interested in watching me fish and learning about fly fishing. He watched me fish for about 30 minutes as I explained what I was doing. He said he had a fly outfit but didn't know how to do it, but was now going to start. Unfortunately didn't get his info.