3 lines per person

[C20chris]

I had heard that the number of lines a person could use was changed from 2 to 3 for any kind of fishing. Just hoping to figure this out as trying to find info is somtimes a pain in the ...

thanks

[RyGuy525]

we will be aloud to use 3 lines per person as of april 1st. The info is on the dnr website

[naterade]

we will be aloud to use 3 lines per person as of april 1st. The info is on the dnr website

Just to clarify, 3 lines after this coming April 1st (so no luck for this ice) as I understand it.

[chuckwagon157]

:yeahthat:No luck this year on the ice, but next season we are good to go!

[dajumboman]

why are they waiting till april? why not as of the new year? Just a thought

[RyGuy525]

because that is when the license goes in to effect.

[Illgodownintheswamp]

The only thing I could see using three lines per person would be trolling, I don't think I would do it any other way. Two is enough for icefishing. I would like it tip up fishing too, maybe when you fishin bluegill or perch you could have two poles and a tip up for snakes. I could see that..:fish:

[Mister ED]

The only thing I could see using three lines per person would be trolling, I don't think I would do it any other way. Two is enough for icefishing.:fish:
One jigging rod & two tip-ups!;)

[greelhappy]

The guy who was always putting out 3 anyway, will now put out 4, guarenteed.

[Passmeabrewski]

I had e-mailed the DNR in favor of 3 fishing lines back when the new regulation was being proposed. In response, they sent out an e-mail notifiation on Monday. The e-mail reads as follows:

Thank you for taking time out of your valuable schedule to assist Fisheries Division and the Department of Natural Resources in our request for your opinions of changing Statewide regulations for the number of fishing lines from 2 to 3. Your opinions are highly valued and each response counted in our formulation of the proposal to request a change in the number of lines anglers can use. We heard from nearly 700 interested citizens and almost 80% of those responses were in favor of increasing the number of lines that an angler can use.

Since 2000, anglers have been allowed to use three lines when fishing for salmon on the Great Lakes, but were restricted to two lines elsewhere and when pursuing other species in the Great Lakes. Just recently, the Michigan Legislature amended State Statute to provide the Director of the DNR the authority to allow for an increase in the number of fishing rods for all anglers on all public waters of Michigan. The intent of this change is to allow anglers to fish with three lines (rods) regardless of species, location or season. The Director would also have the authority to reduce the number of lines to no less than 2 if necessary.

Fisheries Order 247.09 was signed recently by the Director and states that "on all of the public waters in Michigan, those persons in the act of fishing shall be restricted to using no more than 3 single lines or 3 single rods and lines, and shall not attach more than six hooks total on all lines." The order becomes effective April 1, 2009.

[Pikealunge]

Truly Amazing, About 4 or 5 years ago I suggested to the NRC and the DNR that they should do this for at least ice fishing so a guy could have 1 tip up and 2 reg lines or 2 tip ups and one reg line. But all I got was the usual run around and the hum and haw. Normal for the State though steal ideas and take credit


Rick

[flinch]

Two lines were plenty, especially for ice fishing. I really hate to see those large pike being caught and kept. The lakes around here need them to keep the panfish populations from getting stunted. Having two or even three (for those that don't want to use a rod at all) tipups out will just mean more of them caught when they are the easiest to catch.

[naterade]

Ont the topic of Pike, I was reading the new rules pertaining to extended spearing season and it mentioned 30" for Pike. Is that just for spearing or for hook and line as well?

[chuckwagon157]

Not everyone keeps the moster pike they pull up. besides, the DNR (as much as they are disliked) DO have a plan and it's backed by biologists) If they thought it would be detremental, then they would not do it. *Prepairing to duck and dodge thrown rocks*

[wally-eye]

One jigging rod & two tip-ups!;)


Ed you'd still only catch a poor little 4 inch perch.......:evilsmile

[C20chris]

Thanks for the clarification. I agree that the person that usually has 3 instead of 2 will now use 4 instead of 3 but o well I don't have a problem with it as long as the fisherman is paying enough attention to all of his lines and is capable of taking care of them unlike some people who have a flag up for 10 mins before they realize it. just my $.02

Chris

[Pikealunge]

Tip Up's arn't just for pike anymore :D

[Oldgrandman]

One jigging rod & two tip-ups!;)


Yes, and if the jiggin rod is slow another tip-up can be deployed while taking a break. Or dead stick the rod....
On the ice and open waters is where I see this as a bonus.

[hunter62]

The guy who was always putting out 3 anyway, will now put out 4, guarenteed.


The guy that poaches deer year round will also continue to do so regardless of what the regulations say. What's your point?

[house]

That said "public waters". So does that mean if you fish a private lake/pond you can have more?

"on all of the public waters in Michigan, those persons in the act of fishing shall be restricted to using no more than 3 single lines or 3 single rods and lines, and shall not attach more than six hooks total on all lines."

[Oldgrandman]

That said "public waters". So does that mean if you fish a private lake/pond you can have more?

As it was explained to me, a lake you own all the land around and it has no inlets or out lets, you don't even need a license and could pretty much do as you pleased. No size limits or restrictions applied.
I had a buddy on such a lake and that is what he said he found out over 10 years ago. He put out as many lines and kept what/when he wanted. But played it smart with his own regulations for himself and others fishing there, too lenghty to go into.
Was it true? Not sure, I never doubted him. Never had any problems. Got my biggest bluegill there at 10.5 inches! He doesn't live there anymore :sad:

[frozenbeer]

I always jig two rods while walleye fishing on the Bay. The thought of being able to legally throw a tipup out 30 feet in front of the shanty and watching for a flag sounds great to me. I find it refreshing the DNR listened to the fishermen and made a change.