Glad this section got added. Have learned several things from this one and the biologist section.
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Glad this section got added. Have learned several things from this one and the biologist section.
Well we did a little more digging in the code and Tory and I were both wrong! Although in Tory's defense, he was probably following my lead. But at least we were wrong in such a way that no one would get in trouble. The rule is strictly based on the number of poles, with a limit on the number of hooks per pole. So in a small lake with a three pole limit you could have three jigs on three poles and still be in compliance based on the following defintion of a pole and line.
(44) Pole and line: Fishing methods using tackle normally held in the hand, such as a
cane pole, casting rod, spinning rod, fly rod, or ice fishing tackle commonly known as a
tip-up, to which not more than three (3) hooks with bait or lures are attached. This
fishing method does not include snagging, snaring, grabbing, or trotlines or other tackle
normally attached in a fixed position.
In waterbodies that allow trotlining, jugs, etc, you will need to label pole number 4 and up. At no time can you excede 3 hooks per pole or a total of 33 hooks. All unattended lines, bank poles, jugs, etc. must be labelled. Even we have to resort to researching regs every now and then. Sorry if we confused anyone.
No tree is safe.:dono
As usual there are some great points already listed here; hopefully though I can add a little bit and continue to clarify the Code for you all.
- Under 3CSR 10-6.410 (2A) Number of poles and hooks: Not more than three (3) unlabeled poles and not more than thirty-three (33) hooks in the aggregate, for ANY or ALL methods, may be used by any person at one time.
Therefore, (with all other area rules and reg’s. being followed) a single person cannot exceed 3 unlabeled poles and/or 33 hooks at one time, regardless of how many lakes/streams/rivers/etc. are being fished.There are some exceptions involving the Mississippi River – If interested see 3CSR 10-6.410 (2B).
- Under 3CSR 10-20.805 (44) Pole and line: Fishing methods using tackle normally held in the hand, such as a cane pole, casting rod, spinning rod, fly rod, or ice fishing tackle commonly known as a tip-up, to which not more than three (3) hooks with bait or lures are attached. This fishing method does not include snagging, snaring, grabbing, or trotlines or other tackle normally attached in a fixed position.
- Under 3CSR 10-20.805 (30) Hook: Single- or multiple-pronged hooks and the ordinary artificial lures with attached single- or multiple-pronged hooks and dropper flies. A multiple-pronged hook or two (2) or more hooks employed to hold a single bait, shall be considered a single hook in counting the allowable total in use.
SIDE NOTE: 3CSR 10-6.410 (2C) Trotlines and throwlines of more than one (1) individual may be joined together, but the number of hooks in the aggregate shall not exceed the prescribed number for one (1) individual on the waters that are being fished, and the lines must be labeled with each person’s full name and address or Conservation Number.
Hope you guys don't mind my asking, but what purpose does the label on the pole serve?
I've just never heard of this and am curious
Thanks. I have never fished Missouri but possibly could. Laws like this are easy to overlook or just plain not know. That is surely something I am not used to but will keep it in mind if I ever start fishing there.
I think this rule for spider rigging is not a very sensible rule! If you are with your poles at all times then why do you need to attach a name and address. I was in Arkansas last July and called Arkansas DNR to ask pole limit and regulations and told him about the Missouri rule and he laughed and said why do you have to mark your poles if you are in contact with them at all times,my thoughts exactly!!! I did the mailing labels for a while and they work but later on I ordered some brass trap identification tags , they work great!!!