How many lines do you have down?

[BrandonJ]

Its 2 for ice fishin right?

From outdoor news cuffs and collars Feb 10th:

"CO Jackie Glaser (Mound) responded to a TIP call in Carver County regarding two fishermen using extra lines. Upon further investigation, the fishermen were found using 13 lines, and over half of the lines were more than 400 feet away from their shelter."

Why do cheesehead's come over here to fish!

[silverbulletguy]

Yes it's 2 any way you look at it. Rod, tip up all count for a line in the water.

[amateurfishing]

here's hoping for ticket/cuffs when you think your above everyone else.

[CAMAN]

Why do cheesehead's come over here to fish!

Where does it say they were from Wisconsin? :headscratch:

[lazyhounedaleth]

I have seen some Minnesotan uses at lease 3 or more tip ups per person while out on the ice in the past.

[BrandonJ]

Where does it say they were from Wisconsin? :headscratch:

My humor must be dulling with my old age. I'll try to shoot lower next time.

[RiverFish]

Its 2 for ice fishin right?

From outdoor news cuffs and collars Feb 10th:

"CO Jackie Glaser (Mound) responded to a TIP call in Carver County regarding two fishermen using extra lines. Upon further investigation, the fishermen were found using 13 lines, and over half of the lines were more than 400 feet away from their shelter."

Why do cheesehead's come over here to fish!

What does this have to do with Wisconsin anglers? Do you know these individuals are from WI?

[Burbslayer]

He just said it was a joke, relax

[CAMAN]

My humor must be dulling with my old age. I'll try to shoot lower next time.

LOL!! No problem, I love to rag on Sconny myself, just thought I was missing something. Next time a "" would suffice.

[Thorney]

Us "across the border types" are pretty thin skinned

[goosemafia]

this summer i seen a guy on a area lake running 2 lines shad rapping and he was by himself. pretty bad when you have to cheat in order to catch fish

[mn_al]

ha ha...did you hear about Wisc. and Mn having a war?...Wisconsinites were throwing hand grenades across the border to Mn, Minnesotans were pulling the pins and throwing them back....LOL...I couldnt help it

[blackdog1101]

Thumbs up to whoever called the TIP line! I hate poachers.

[Spike76]

I.M.O., maybe the rules for amount of lines could be increased. If the fish are biting one line is about all I can handle, and if they aren't biting you won't catch many anyway. Being there is a limit for amount of fish, the amount of lines could be ten. Most people want to catch and release on these forums, it seems like, anyway. Maybe there could be a five dollar a line option for extra lines when you buy your liscense.

[Knoc]

I have a hard enough time watching and maintaining 2. I dont even know how a person would look after 13. I do think that the law could change for tip ups. Maybe allow 2 rods and a tip up. But Im fine the way it is.

I however wouldnt mind seeing the 2 rods at a time being carried over into summer fishing. I would love to be able to toss a bobber out while doing some casting.

[outdrzman78]

I would gladly pay an extra 5 or 10 for an option of another line. It would be nice for shore fishing, throw out a bobber and pitch a jig or for running planer boards.

[hookncook]

Was fishing by a guy in MN a couple years ago that convinced himself that running 3 lines was acceptable as long as they were all single hooks.

I couldn't argue with stupid, even though the MN rule book that I keep in my glove box didn't indicate any exemptions based on amount of hooks. (yes, guy had MN plates on his truck)

Long story short, DNR guy checking licenses cleared up the conversation and the guy walked off the ice with a $200.00 lesson in his back pocket.

I've heard of every justification to have extra lines from "I am from WI and can follow WI rules" to the "it's a single hook" arguments.

I laugh every time.. two poles is two poles no matter how you look at it.

[ski_otter]

border waters like the St Croix River allow a 3rd if you're on the WI side and have a WI License right?

[Love2Cabin]

What is the big hurry to catch fish. If you are keeping them then the sooner you get your limit the sooner you have to go home. And for me once I get home I can't wait till I can leave again to go fishng.

[carpshooterdeluxe]

What is the big hurry to catch fish. If you are keeping them then the sooner you get your limit the sooner you have to go home. And for me once I get home I can't wait till I can leave again to go fishng.

I bet a guy with 13 lines down isn't too concerned about stopping at a limit...

[Hardwater_Fan]

We can run 4 lines through the ice here in SD and I love it. I like to set two tip ups out at 25 and 50 yards from me (or something like that), usually towards shore or towards a change in depth. Then I will use a bobber in one hole and jig with the other close by. The tip ups allow me to see if the fish are at a different depth.

The bobber usually gets the most hits though. Seems to me that the jigging will attract some attention, but they end up hitting the bobber.

This works fine on slower days when you have plenty of time between catches. Does not work at dusk when the eyes are going crazy.