3 ROD / PERSON...............PASSED IN BOTH HOUSES

[skipper19]

Gay marriage...and three rods...this doesn't sound like we have a good plan on the governors desk.

New rule for fishing: an angler may use up to three rods ....while trolling with two rods and looking for a third....this new ruling when angler finds the third rod will be categorized as the manage a trois trolling...uhhhhh....spread. DOH!...

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[TOP SECRET]

My normal spread is two riggers and two dipsies. I just want a chance to play with a copper or a core with out taking one of the others out of the water.

Amen Brother!

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[lyteline]

ALL THIS 3 ROD THING IS AN OPTON.....IF YOU WANT TO, DO IT...IF NOT,THAT'S GREAT TOO.OUR FAVORITE SET IS 3 RIGGERS AND 2 WIRE DIVERS.WE PROLLY WON'T EVER RUN 6 UNLESS STINGER LENDS US ONE OF HIS CREW. THE LAW ALSO SEEMS TO HAVE SOME CHANGES TOO AS FAR AS LONGEVITY,BUT I'M NOT SURE HOW TO INTERPRET THE BILL'S NOTES.WILL TALK TO SENATOR LIBOUS' AIDE ON MONDAY TO CLAIRIFY AND WILL POST THEN....ZEKE & CYN(STRIKE 3)

[ray koziatek]

you got me mixed up with our x gov.hes got the big birtha i just got a little cheep dicks putter

[LongLine]

Zeke -

The original proposal was intended to help increase the number of fishermen on Big-O by increasing the number of return trips made to that fishery by trollers for T&S, specifically by the "little guys", out-of-staters, retirees etc

The original proposal was to eliminate the "Line" law and allow recreational/sportsfishermen anglers (not commercial) on Big-O to use 3 rods for T&S just like out in Michigan. i.e lines must be attached to rods. (note: commercial fishermen are the guys licensed to sell their catch ie charters are not commercial fishermen) The orig proposal was to try it & see if it helped the sportsfisherman fisherman and the economy. (Michigan tried it on the Lake-M then expanded it to all waters) It specifically had no affect on creel limits.

However,

- Some guys wanted to continue using just "line."

- Some guys wanted to use it on the Fingers & statewide

- Some guys were afraid it might lead to overfishing

The original proposal was, obviously in a way, too much of a complex change for a complete overhaul of existing law and for many to understand, so politically the bill was written to simply change the existing verbiage from "2 lines" to "3 lines".

As you said, some downstaters were worried that some saltwater piers might become too crowded so they ammended the bill to be for freshwater only.

The longevity part of it is that it is to be in effect for two years. i.e expire on Dec 31 2013. If you remember back in the 90's when snagging T&S became illegal, the number of licenses sold dropped dramatically and many tackle shops closed. This two year period will give the state some time to see if any overall numbers change or not.

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[NitroMusky]

expiration, aka the 'sunset provision'

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[muskybob]

I'm glad to see it.

[Splitshot115]

Not according to Yamaha,

[lyteline]

THE BILL IS ON THE GOVENORS'S DESK.IT CAN BE DONE AS SOON AS TODAY OR ANYTIME IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.ZEKE & CYN(STRIKE 3)

[rustyrat]

It will be very helpful to me when I only have a 2 person charter. I'll be able to run the cores and copper with out having to employ a mate for the extra rods.

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[NitroMusky]

THE BILL IS ON THE GOVENORS'S DESK.IT CAN BE DONE AS SOON AS TODAY OR ANYTIME IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS.ZEKE & CYN(STRIKE 3)

Alright, enough dinkin around already, what's the hold up? This is straightforward stuff. ...cuomo, I give you till Thursday to sign this thing! If it's not done by then...I'll just have to wait longer

[SHADE OF GRAY]

[Patriot]

Is this for any body of water in NY or just Lake Ontario?

[NitroMusky]

Is this for any body of water in NY or just Lake Ontario?

ALL freshwater

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[gokudl3]

This will make my mostly solo fishing butt happy....and alot less pissed when i cant find no one to go out with me!!

[rolmops]

This will make me legal..

[Mortigan]

Anyone know the current fine for an extra pole?

[OldTex]

One of my summer neighbors knows what the fine is...........How 'bout it Gary??????/

[xdbcx]

25.00 minimum, 200.00 maximum

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[Sundaze]

I recieved an e mail from Senator Libious thr other day. The bill passed the house and senate and is in the gov's offic for signing.

[choo-choo]

Great News.....i hope it is official real soon......keep the updates coming....steve

[REELJERKS]

http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/S2462-2011

[Big Dave]

Is it signed yet, Is it signed yet, Is it signed yet !!!!!

[skipper19]

No....gays got more pull...for two rods to get together...sheeesh

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[Big Dave]

No....gays got more pull...for two rods to get together...sheeesh

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Some of that smells pretty fishy!!