Thread: Truly want to know

unattended i dont believe counts toward trolling,i think this is for tip ups jugs yoyos etc.most state sites say 2 poles only.you can bring as many as you like but can only fish 2 at a time.you can only have 2 hooks on an umbrella rig

SPORTFISHING LICENSE A sport fishing license entitles an angler to harvest fish, crayfish, turtles or bullfrogs within limits denoted in the Statewide Harvest and Size Limits Table, except for endangered and threatened aquatic life. It is unlawful to sell any aquatic life, or parts thereof, taken by a sport fishing license. Aquatic life may be taken by hand or other legal devices permitted by the sport fishing license which includes: pole and line, bank pole and line, dip net throw line, trot line, buoyed device (jug fishing), or other legal devices not exceeding 50 hooks in total (except as noted under “Ice Fishing” section). Also permitted are legal-sized cast nets, shad scoops and minnow seines for bait fishing. Smelt may be taken in Lake Michigan with legal size dip nets, gill nets and seines. Two untagged sport fishing devices are allowed; each device in excess of two must be tagged with the angler’s name and address. If attached to a tree, the device must be attached only to the main trunk below the water line. All unattended devices must be marked with the angler’s name and address.


Its right here, I don't think it gets much clearer

Originally Posted by clfarms1

SPORTFISHING LICENSE A sport fishing license entitles an angler to harvest fish, crayfish, turtles or bullfrogs within limits denoted in the Statewide Harvest and Size Limits Table, except for endangered and threatened aquatic life. It is unlawful to sell any aquatic life, or parts thereof, taken by a sport fishing license. Aquatic life may be taken by hand or other legal devices permitted by the sport fishing license which includes: pole and line, bank pole and line, dip net throw line, trot line, buoyed device (jug fishing), or other legal devices not exceeding 50 hooks in total (except as noted under “Ice Fishing” section). Also permitted are legal-sized cast nets, shad scoops and minnow seines for bait fishing. Smelt may be taken in Lake Michigan with legal size dip nets, gill nets and seines. Two untagged sport fishing devices are allowed; each device in excess of two must be tagged with the angler’s name and address. If attached to a tree, the device must be attached only to the main trunk below the water line. All unattended devices must be marked with the angler’s name and address.


Its right here, I don't think it gets much clearer

cl

It seems to me that it is "quite clear" to you in your interpretation. I am in no way attacking you since you do throw a very good party and cook awesome steaks!

However you do seem to be stuck on one paragraph of the book which never mentions "pole and line". I can find two paragraphs that specifically point out the term "pole and line" that state you may use three poles with two hooks each. Neither of these paragraphs say anything in regards to tagging any of said equipment.

I realize that my own idea of the S.O.I. while being in a state of never ending stupidness would surely not require a pole in your immediate possession to be tagged with your name and address.

I can assure you I am going to the IDNR to get a answer on this.

These game laws are written in such a way that anyone trying to follow them will run afoul.

Originally Posted by mildot1

cl

It seems to me that it is "quite clear" to you in your interpretation. I am in no way attacking you since you do throw a very good party and cook awesome steaks!

However you do seem to be stuck on one paragraph of the book which never mentions "pole and line". I can find two paragraphs that specifically point out the term "pole and line" that state you may use three poles with two hooks each. Neither of these paragraphs say anything in regards to tagging any of said equipment.

I realize that my own idea of the S.O.I. while being in a state of never ending stupidness would surely not require a pole in your immediate possession to be tagged with your name and address.

I can assure you I am going to the IDNR to get a answer on this.

These game laws are written in such a way that anyone trying to follow them will run afoul.

Same here not attacking you either, and hope your coming to spring camp.
I asked a game
warden this very question I think it was at the state fair last year at their booth and was told if you are trolling with 3 rods one of them have to be labeled. Stupid law if you ask me

As far as an umbrella rig go, you can use the ones that have 5 hook and use 2 at a time. I asked a game warden about that and was told it falls under the category of trout lines.

all i can say is 4 years til retirement and the state my family has lived since before this was a state will be in my rear view mirror.

Originally Posted by Gobob

I've not seen a show that keeps all the fish ? I've watched some that do keep a few to eat most of these then cook these same fish on the show sharing a recipe. I pull cranks I spider rig single pole jig. You name it I'm no pro not even a average fisherman. I enjoy fishing and teaching my kids as well as learning from others
Nothing better than spending the day on the lake then a good meal cooked outside and hanging out around the camp fire with friends and family Just my 2 cents

Couldn't agree more Gobob!!!


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Originally Posted by Gobob

Take the return address labels you get from DU or other organizations you support Place the labels at the base of the rods above the grib then cover with clear nail polish

GoBob,
I need to borrow some of your clear nail polish. I'm not man enough to buy my own.