jiggin rules

[Bob Cunningham]

with Mn.law says you can have three(3) flies on a line. Does this mean for ice fishing I can have a jig and fly or two flies above the jig or can I fish only with a jig. or just three flies. I am after pan fish and the way they have the law written it's confusing. Thanks

[iffwalleyes]

It is my understanding as well that you can only fish with one lure. Now if it is a jig that is your lure you can attach a stinger hook to it though. Like a jigging Rap thought there are 2 single and 1 treble on it it is consider 1 lure to since it is one piece. I don't think you can do what you are mentioned though. But to be sure e-mail the DNR they are super about responding to e-mails and the usually have you an answer with in a day.

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IFFWalleyes
I Fish For Walleyes

[SpikeRoberts]

Bob,
You are correct. Page 13 of the regs state:

"• Anglers may use only one hook. An artificial lure is considered one hook. A treble hook, when not part of an artificial lure, is considered three hooks and is not legal. The exceptions are: Three artificial flies may be used when angling for trout, crappie, sunfish, and rock bass.
• Anglers may use only one line. The exceptions are:
a) Two lines may be used through the ice (other than on designated trout lakes and streams); and Two lines may be used on Lake Superior when more than 100 yards from the point where a tributary stream or river enters the lake."

While it may be legal to run three artificial flies on one line for panfish, I would suggest that it is not the best way to icefish. Stick with one jig and use live bait, waxworms, eurolarvae, or minnows.

[can it be luck?]

But what if one fly was tipped with a waxworm, one with eurolarvae, and one with a minnow?

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[Bob Cunningham]

Thanks for the help. The reason I'm asking is i'm in the NAIFC. In Alexandria in Dec. and I know fellows from Michigan that fish with a jig and a fly above it and was hoping this was legal. I don't need a ticket fishing the Championship.

[Guest]

Bob,

Yeah, a ticket wouldn't be all that fun.

Good luck in the Championship! That gold ring would sure look great

Good Fishin,
Matt

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[This message has been edited by MJ5 (edited 11-11-2003).]

[LuckyFish]

Yes welcome Bob. Good luck at the championships. Say do they still give the "wood" out at these events? Or is it just the rings and check?
Lucky

[Guest]

Bob, Welcome to Fishing Minnesota!

I always thought that you could only use one jig on one line in MN. I thought that spider rigging or christmas tree rigging is illegal in MN. I could be wrong. I'm sure others will have some advice as well.

Good Fishin,
Matt

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MarCum

[Bob Cunningham]

Luckyfish thanks for the reply. They are still handing out the wood plus cash for the tourneys and the rings and cash for the championship. This year there is a $5000 pay back at each tourney and $50,000 at the championship in Dec 2004 Come on over to Alexandria the weekend of the 21st and cheer everyone on.