Will MN ever allow 2 rods in open water??

[311Hemi]

Originally Posted By: Sandmannd

Why should anyone have to pay more. I thought they were trying to get more folks into fishing as they are hurting on license rev now. How about opening to two lines and give youngsters and first timers more chances at fish? A limit will still be a limit.

I get so sick of the land of 10,000 fees.

Why would we want more people fishing? The lakes are overfished as it is. Not to mention all of the boating rage I read about on here.

Also, less people fishing means less stocking required.

So the goal of the state should be to decrease fishing....because the lakes are over fished and then would require less stocking?

If that happened would we not have less people to stand up for fishing...and possibly lose more (overall fishing/water management) that what we already have?

Same could be said for hunting...too many deer hunters in the woods. But, the goal of the anti's is to decrease the amount of hunters and they would support the gov trying to accomplish this task....and would not be beneficial to hunters

Not calling you out...but I think your thoughts are backwards on the subject....and possibly based more on busy metro lakes not the entire state in general.

[dan z]

bring on two lines I would bobber one and jig/cast one if they had to lower walleye limits that would not hurt me atleast. I only fish for them the first couple weeks of the season and then its back to crappies/sunnies and of course catfishing

[PierBridge]

Pier,

Could you hook me up with the original thread(s) talking about this topic. I tried to search "2 rods" in subject only and got zip. I know I've read a few comments on this in the past, but couldn't find anything back. Don't mean to rehash something if there's already alot on it. Please guide me to previous post. Thanks in advance.

No problem goose89 it's a hot topic and deserves a good debate.

Here are a couple of post from the Spring! I know there are a few more I'll see if I can dig them up for you!

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1442761/1

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/1429788/1

[SledNeck]

Minnesota has to be different than any other state just to spite the outdoorsmen that live here

[PierBridge]

Here's the 24 pager...

http://www.fishingminnesota.com/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/936840/one_or_two_lines#Post936840

[taw]

Never happen here. This is the "NO FUN STATE".

[dfv87]

2 lines would be nice and if there is a fee... pay it or use 1 line. Seems pretty simple. I understand the argument from people that fees get to be a pain, but is anything in this world getting cheaper? Why wouldn't managing our Nat Resources get more expensive also.

I must disagree with Sonicrunch on that having more people enjoying fishing IS GOOD for fishing in general. The concern we should be having is people not obeying or respecting laws and the rights of other fishermen.

I have had a busy opening weekend on Mille Lacs north end sand with 500 boats be less annoying than trolling cranks at night on a small lake where 1 boat of 3 or 4 on the water chose not to run there lights and almost causes an accident. My point I guess is that we should want more people involved but we want people that respect others and the laws. IMO

[goose89]

Thanks Pier. I must of read one at it's "infancy" and never got back to it. Didn't realize it had been so hashed over already. Like you said, Here we go again. I've got enough to read with your help, now. Thanks again.

[7outof10]

you know most of the time it would be very hard to use 2 rods .......but some times it would really be nice i think i would be for it

[hanso612]

I had three boys and solved my rod problem in a hurry. If we each need a spinning rod, a baitcaster, and a linecounter rig, I'm already bringing 12 rods. My wife is going to really think I'm nuts if we are allowed four more. Grandpa is teaching them fly fishing too!

Simple answer-take a kid fishing and you will have all the rods you can handle. Hans

[jwhjr]

Oh boy here we go again!

I'll say 6 pages on this one....

Up to 4 already...

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

Don't you all know; it's a fishing license, not a catching license. They want us fishing, but not necessarily catching.

Of course I'm being a little facetious (just a little).

[Ely Lake Expert]

I think you should be able to use 2 rods bobber fishing, but other than that 1 is fine.

[BigWadeS]

no you weren't, really, I didn't sense that at all

[Quetico]

DFV87- If we have two lines but an extra fee for the second line are those of us with lifetime licenses grandfathered in and dont have to pay the fee? Or will my lifetime license become a lifetime with a fee?

This was the measure proposed this spring in the legislature that failed.

I am all for the two lines. But I spent over $600 buying a lifetime license as have many of us. I dont think we should be forces to pay an extra annual fee to fish with the second line.

[Sandmannd]

I agree with you Quetico. I don't think there should be any extra "fees" for it. Lifetime guys should just get it. If they want extra money, raise the license by $5 for everyone. It would be a nightmare trying to police who's got the extra rod stamp.

[Loos15]

I agree with you Quetico. I don't think there should be any extra "fees" for it. Lifetime guys should just get it. If they want extra money, raise the license by $5 for everyone. It would be a nightmare trying to police who's got the extra rod stamp.

a word of wisdom from sandman

although i find using 2 rods..(lately been on the st.croix) causes me to lose rigs twice as fast...

[Sandmannd]

Yep, Rui, you can loose them twice as fast. It takes a lot more work and I wouldn't see everyone doing it. I like it to see what they are biting on, when the bite gets hot, I go down to one rod.

[BigWadeS]

so that's why you always have 2

[lakerunner]

I don't know...I've fished 2 rods for my entire lifetime when I was living in MI. The only time I didn't was on trout streams where you are olny allowed 1. It really isn't that much of a hassle. Especially if you are using them to try different tactics--bobber and cast, trolling, etc.

I firmly believe that this state should go to 2 rods. It won't hurt the fishing--like people have said, "a limit is a limit is a limit". The "overfishing", come on. What might we be talking about, an extra 2 fish to hit your limit?--Walleyes, you normally would probably catch 4 so now you might catch 6??

You know, MI allows for 3 rod/person when trolling the Great Lakes--lets see this go through!!

[Northlander]

I can run 3 lines in Wi. and if I can figure out how to run 3 lines just about anybody can.

When it gets fun is when you have 9 lines out in 1 boat and the fish are goin good.

[MuleShack]

DFV87- If we have two lines but an extra fee for the second line are those of us with lifetime licenses grandfathered in and dont have to pay the fee? Or will my lifetime license become a lifetime with a fee?

You's guys are limited to only one line...haha thats what you get for trying to save money

[Walli1]

St Croix does and its nice during slow periods and for scouting, I don't see what the big deal is on the great lakes you can have as many as you want

[shortfatguy]

Why wouldnt the life time license holder have to pay more if everyone else does? If the 2 lines is an optional upgrade for another fee then whoever wants it should have to pay for it. You can still fish with one line with you life time license if you choose to.

[shortfatguy]

I agree with you Quetico. I don't think there should be any extra "fees" for it. Lifetime guys should just get it. If they want extra money, raise the license by $5 for everyone. It would be a nightmare trying to police who's got the extra rod stamp.

Why would it be a nightmare? Every time I see a CO while I am fishing they check me for a license. I am sure they wouldnt be over worked if they had to read the words " two lines " on it to tell I was legal.