#1320858 - 05/29/11 11:19 PM
Re: 4 Rod Initiative-DEP Supportive
[Re: KillTaker]
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And, I do not agree with discriminating based on the type of fishing you are doing. This needs to be an all or nothing initiative. If it is a blanket increase to 4 rods, no strings attached, then I 100% support. We need constructive input from experienced bank fisherman that addresses the over-crowded and safety issues points raised by edaves and poolpaul's post above. The issue is not one of discrimination against a mode of fishing. The issue is allegations of crowed shorelines, the potential for increased unsportsmanship like conduct and safety on those shorelines. Simply put would a "4-rods" option for bank fishing cause more problems than benefits and if so, what kind of wording in a proposal would remove those problems. We need rational input from sportsman-minded bank fisherman. If anyone is more comfortable discussing input and options off-line, PM me and I will help with the wording. I troll ... I defintitely agree that a person with some trolling knowledge can control four rods. ... I have run 6 and even 8 rods when doing some charters. . Experienced trollers would agree that there are no safety and/or overcrowding issues with trolling 4-rods spreads. 4-lines would cover the same area laterally and vertically in the water column as two lines would, but with 4-rods the experimentation to find fish is more intense and exciting. The worst that would happen to an inexperienced troller trolling 4-rods is tangles/twisting lines in the spreads which is a similar frustration to that of a bait-casting back-lash. Both skills take a bit of practice and the rewards are a better fishing experience.
Edited by Tony Mel (05/30/11 08:33 AM)
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#1321259 - 05/31/11 08:42 AM
Re: 4 Rod Initiative-DEP Supportive
[Re: Tony Mel]
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I would be all for it with one exception. Bank fishing from the shore of a moving body (river, stream) of water. If someone has 4 rods at 5 feet apart and the lines at a bunch of different angles, there's no way I can fish with lures in that stretch of water, Some areas the access spots are pretty limited and 2 guys with a total of 8 rods can make the place unfishable for anyone else.
Trolling, yes...shore fishing, not so good
Edited by Rocketman (05/31/11 08:44 AM)
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#1321383 - 05/31/11 01:20 PM
Re: 4 Rod Initiative-DEP Supportive
[Re: Tony Mel]
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Time to find out...
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IM IN FOR IT. anything that allows more freedom for the naglers without additional fees or taxation is good in my book.
O'
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" Life has a way of quickly getting down to the last 2-hours of an eight hour fishing day..." T. Melito
"Bass and fisherman tug on opposite ends of the line, and yet on a ninety-nine and nine tenths perfect September afternoon like this one, they end up striving toward the same kind rebellious freedom, racing to see who gets there first."
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#1321501 - 05/31/11 06:50 PM
Re: 4 Rod Initiative-DEP Supportive
[Re: Tony Mel]
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I support the effort, for both trolling and bank fishing.
I fish, therefore I smell Quit crying. Do something. Join the RFA www.joinrfa.org
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#1321769 - 06/01/11 12:53 PM
Re: 4 Rod Initiative-DEP Supportive
[Re: Tony Mel]
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Time to find out...
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seems like a great thing for trout and carp fisherman in the state. no additional moneys alloted makes it that much sweeter.
" A good man does the right thing when no one is looking..."
" Life has a way of quickly getting down to the last 2-hours of an eight hour fishing day..." T. Melito
"Bass and fisherman tug on opposite ends of the line, and yet on a ninety-nine and nine tenths perfect September afternoon like this one, they end up striving toward the same kind rebellious freedom, racing to see who gets there first."
W.D. Wetherell
2012 CTF "fished with these members" list: Joeyartifact, RiverJosh, tommy, Joe Sabas the Fishin Magician, genobrew, Frank, KnowDoubt, Stingray, Me Fisherman, anglerman, Shep Sr., This Side Up, Edinct, Buck
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#1321866 - 06/01/11 03:30 PM
Re: 4 Rod Initiative-DEP Supportive
[Re: O-BASS]
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Experienced trollers would agree that there are no safety and/or overcrowding issues with trolling 4-rods spreads. 4-lines would cover the same area laterally and vertically in the water column as two lines would, but with 4-rods the experimentation to find fish is more intense and exciting. I guess you are unfamiliar with planer boards. Beleive me I can cover alot more laterally if you give me the four rod option. Just one question. Are we better off just going for an increase to three rods instead of four? It just seems that much harder to pass something that would double the allowable rod amount. Aren't most states either two or three?
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