Using 2 lines in MN Open Water (Poll)

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For those that don't know, a bill allowing 2 lines is currently sitting at the Gov's desk waiting for a signature.

This bill will allow the use of 2 lines.

Here is the wording:

Sec. 47. Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 97C.315, subdivision 1, is amended to read:

22.34 Subdivision 1. Lines. (a) An angler may not use more than one line except as

22.35provided in paragraph (, and:

23.1(1) two lines may be used to take fish through the ice; and

23.2(2) the commissioner may, by rule, authorize the use of two lines in areas designated

23.3by the commissioner in Lake Superior.

23.4( During the open water period, an angler may use two lines if the angler purchases

23.5a second line endorsement for $10 and the endorsement is purchased with the angling

23.6license. An angler with a two-line endorsement is prohibited from the use of two lines on

23.7experimental or special management waters that have reduced limits for any species that

23.8are not based on size. Daily and possession limits during the open water season for fish

23.9taken by a person with a two-line endorsement are one-half the daily and possession limits

23.10for the corresponding fish taken under a standard angling license, rounded down to the

23.11next whole number, if necessary. By March 1, 2011, the commissioner shall provide for

23.12public education on the availability of and restrictions under a two-line endorsement.

23.13EFFECTIVE DATE.This section is effective March 1, 2011.

Let's keep the discussion here http://www.hotspotoutdoors.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/2217704/4/2_line_rule_back_on_the_table and only use this thread to vote, thanks

Choose whether you would purchase the endorsement and if no, why is that? If you voted yes and want to view the results, please click on link at the bottom of the poll box.