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.