Three Lines?

[cobia302]

Are they making a new law to have three lines in the water?

[DocHoliday]

I'm pretty shure they are but it won't go into effect until April 1 2009.

[cobia302]

That would be sweet! To bad it wasn't for this winter though. Two tip ups and one pole.

[newaygogeorge]

That would be sweet! To bad it wasn't for this winter though. Two tip ups and one pole.


that would be awsome but for me it would be two poles and a tip-up
when the school comes charging in turning my graphics screen into a black cloud I become a puppeteer, fill that bucket fast.

[bigrackmack]

Already passed it...... s, Limit Smelt Harvest FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Nov. 7, 2008

CONTACT: Christian LeSage 517-373-1280 or Mary Dettloff 517-335-3014

New Fishing Regulations Expand Opportunities, Limit Smelt Harvest

Michigan anglers will have several new opportunities, but also will face a new restriction, because of fishing regulation changes approved at the Nov. 6 Natural Resources Commission meeting in Lansing.

Department of Natural Resources Director Rebecca Humphries signed fisheries orders that extend the spearing season through the ice for pike and muskellunge in certain waters, extend the whitefish spearing season on the Great Lakes and connecting waters, allow all anglers to use three rods, and establish a two-gallon limit on smelt.

The spearing season for pike and muskie will now run from Dec. 1-March 15, instead of just January and February and the whitefish spearing season will now be open year-round. The new seasons are the result of legislation enabling the DNR to set spearing regulations. These regulations take immediate effect.

Anglers have been allowed to use three rods when fishing for salmon on the Great Lakes for a number of years, but were restricted to two rods elsewhere and when pursuing other species in the Great Lakes. A survey of anglers showed overwhelming public support for three rods. The new regulation, which takes effect April 1, 2009, allows anglers to use three rods on all waters and in pursuit of all species, though the DNR retains the authority to reduce the rule to two rods if necessary.

The two-gallon limit on smelt, which historically have been unregulated, is designed to prevent waste during periods of high abundance and offer some protection to smelt as an important forage and sport species. The limit applies to both dip-net and hook-and-line anglers. This new regulation also takes effect April 1, 2009.

For more information about fishing in Michigan, visit the DNR Web site at www.michigan.gov/dnrfishing (http://www.michigan.gov/dnrfishing).

The DNR is committed to the conservation, protection, management, use and enjoyment of the state's natural resources for current and future generations.

[wally-eye]

Already passed YES.

Takes EFFECT 4/1/09

[woodie slayer]

Already passed YES.

Takes EFFECT 4/1/09


finally:):)

[jimhx720]

I agree witht the law and a previous post. I really like the idea of having 2 tip-ups out and jigging with 1 rod in the shanty. Makes it really nice with 2 guys, watching 4 tip-ups and both jiggin, awesome!

[cobia302]

Well that will be awsome for next year.

[kcarlson]

:yeahthat:Well that will be awsome for next year.

[WALLEYEvision]

kcarlson - your avatar freaks me out! ;) :lol:

[ImaRedneck]

Okay, the limit for smelt is now 2 gallons. I should be so lucky to get that much anymore. How do you judge that when your bucket is filling up and its pitch black? Will the DNR carry a scale to weigh your bucket? What if your ounces over? I foresee some disgruntled fisherman. I guess pouring 2 one gallon milk jugs of water in and marking a line or something would suffice.
Redneck

[GFHFG]

3 lines for me 1 tip up and 2 poles

[steve1983]

Man 3 lines??? i cant wait to be walleye fishing now!!