I've asked the Ohio dnr people the past 2 years about a proposed change in pole limit, and they give me the same dumb look each year, I explain the surrounding states all allow more poles and as long as the current creel limit is followed whats the big deal! they always say they havent heard of any changes. I did hear that in Ohio if your boat is rated for 4 people you have to have 4 life vest on board at all times, no matter how many people are on board! There is no hope for Us Northern Spider riggers! I just bring someone along so I can run 4 poles