I am starting a new thread for this initiative. I’d like this to be a working thread, so, please read the following, : A. Rough draft email proposal that DEP discussed today, May 25th B. DEP responsiveness and support C. Next steps shared by Bill Hyatt, DEP Bureau Chief D. What you can do!


A. Rough Draft CT Proposal:

Up to 4-rods maybe used by licensed fisherman, providing each rod is labeled with the fisherman’s name and address and is under the fisherman’s immediate control. (similar to ice fishing). No shoreline fisherman can occupy more than 5-feet of shoreline per rod.

B. The responsiveness and support from the DEP has been astounding. On Bob Crooks suggestion (and his support), I placed a call to Bill Hyatt, Bureau Chief yesterday and I got a call from a DEP Deputy and fellow CTFer, Bill Gerrish, today. BillG called for background information and told me he would be discussing the proposal with Hyatt and Director Arrestad. BillG’s call was at 2 PM and and Hyatt called me at 4 PM.

C. Hyatt said that a 2-rod limit was a convention and in their meeting could foresee no obstacles to a reg change. However, as part of the process the DEP presents a reg change to the FAC (Fishing Advisory Council) for commentary. The FAC is comprised of leaders from various fishing organizations. ( As I recall Mitch P is a member of the FAC). The FAC meets in June.

D.

#21 Please, express your support for a “4 ROD REG CHANGE” in this thread and ask your fishing buddies to consider the reg change merits and post their support either for their interest or for the interest of their fellow sportsmen.

#2. This thread could serve as a sounding board for the FAC's consideration. Please express your opposition to a reg change and provide a heplful reason, because a "4-rod" reg change should be a win-win and not imperil the experience of other fisherman.

To date I have elcaptainas, pistol, vince s and mike g. I know that there are many trollers, carp and cat fisherman and bank fisherman who will enhance their fishing experience by having an option to fish with 4-rods. I will keep a running list of supporters in this thread.


Please use this thread for constructive input.

Carrying over a constructive post from "3rd rod" thread:



Seems like a reasonable concern. What are the names and/or type of ponds/lakes that you are fishing that are cause for concern. Acreage? Bank? Small access points?

what he said...I'm onboard.

Thanks for response. How would you propose modifying the reg change and still serve the interest of carp fisherman and trollers?

Is the dock you are referring to salt water. Is it locally or state controlled?

If we restricted the number of rods by size of water and/or access points, do you have a suggestion as to wordsmithing.

Thanks in advance

We also really need the support of local tackle shops as well . Twice as many rods will mean twice as much bait ,tackle and other equipment for us to purchase from them.So it would be a great thing for them.