I am researching state regulations as it pertains to a “multi-rod stamp” (more than 2-rods). The plan is to draft “model reg” language for a meeting with Bob Crook, CCS, in order to formulate next steps.

(For previous discussions on the merits of a 3rd Rod Proposal along with the requisite trash talk LOL, see: http://www.ctfisherman.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/1241581/1.html)



Since it had been stated on this site that Colorado has a “mutli-rod stamp” (MRS), I started with that state. Interestingly, Colorado’s regs provide for only one rod per licensee with the opportunity to use a second rod through the purchase of a stamp.

To gather more MRS information, while, also, establishing precedents’ for MRSs in other states, a list of states that have an MRS will be helpful.

Does anyone know of other states with an MRS?

FYI Colorado Reg Excerpts:

LEGALMETHODS OF TAKE
1. ONE PERSONALLY ATTENDED LINE — Each line shall have only 3 common hooks
attached.

• 4. SECOND ROD STAMP—Anglers can use a second rod, handline or tip up by purchasing a
second rod stamp.Anglers can buy only 1 second rod stamp per season.
(a) Second rod stamps are nontransferable.
(b)Asecond rod stamp is not required when only using trotlines or jugs.

• K. "Personally attended line" means a rod and line, hand line, or tip up that is used for fishing and which is under the personal control of a person who is in proximity to it
•
2nd Rod Stamp (Available to licensed residents, licensed nonresidents and youth under 16 years, licensed or unlicensed.) Res $5.00 Non-Res $5.00
for andof drafting language for a multi-rod (more than 2) for as an option for CT Fishing.

The additional license for an additional rod is nothing but a way to get more money out of us. It has to be stopped.

We need to be prepared to fight this nonsense

Please don't give the state any ideas, next thing I'll have to pay for my 9 rod tuna spread.

I agree.

The objective of the 3rd Rod Proposal Initiative is to get the 2-rod limit relaxed. Currently, researching all the other state regs on the issue and will be calling select Fish and Game Depts in order to make a case for the "relaxation" in CT.

The research will take a while but I'll post findings in a few months.