Two Pole fishing?

[Nathan Bohlmann]

How many are getting the 2nd pole tag ??


Is it worth the extra cost?


Looks like Lake Merwin is not on the exception list :applause:

[Kendall]

AFAIC, it is most definitely worth the cost!

[jjelkhorn]

Me and the boss, I mean wife will.

[chartreuse moose]

My old Granddad always said if you want to catch more fish put more lines
in the water.
Really if you fish with more than yourself , you will be able to fishing in many different and more effective ways.
planer board and mast, up to 5 lines off each side.
Dipsy rods
Copper line rods
Shak bobber float rod
in-line planer boards
which all let you get your lines away from the boat, for better stealth fishing
Here is my planer boards in action with just 4 lines off the tow line
http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/PAkers/?action=view&current=7e66710f.pbr

[Jimmy]

I will. I cant wait for next year to start:meme: Going to use one rod doing what I been doing for years. My second rod will be for experimenting. :pray: It should be a lot of fun. Yes its worth the extra $$

[HiTide]

Worth every penny! (To me.) Many days by fishing alone I've wanted to try various depths, lures, colors etc without hauling up my gear. I've used the 2 rod stamp in Calif. and loved it.

[Rick on Rogue]

I will be 'double dipping' ASAP

[sucker]

For those who fish in Washington you can get a two pole stamp starting August 15 for $20 + surcharge + vender fee. As I usually limit in 4 to 5 hours I will not buy one at this point. Could limit quicker with two poles but I like to fish and happy with one fish per hour.

[Klamanite]

For those of us release 99% of our catch while targeting (attempting to)the largest of the Trout, this will be a learning curve at first, but will allow us to greatly increase or odds of catching that fish of a lifetime. Putting multiple rods out can and will cause some tangle isuues until the different techniques are worked out. Ultimately, we can experiment with different depths and lure presentations until we find that combination those fish want to see that day........and it changes daily :passout: It's like Fish-on Bend said, "it's the best of both worlds, I can now fish for Macks and Kokes at the same time" :D

[chartreuse moose]

Mike on my boat we run more than 6 lines at a time here in Calif. Never with any tangles. But it must be done with the proper equipment . Early this year, while in Oregon , we hooked up to Bulls both over 14lbs off of my planer boards. I know we would have never caught them the old fashion way we use to fish. They both where caught in 3' of water. My biggest lakers come off steel line rods , can not tell you why they hit them more than off the down rigger

[Klamanite]

Mike on my boat we run more than 6 lines at a time here in Calif. Never with any tangles. But it must be done with the proper equipment . Early this year, while in Oregon , we hooked up to Bulls both over 14lbs off of my planer boards. I know we would have never caught them the old fashion way we use to fish. They both where caught in 3' of water. My biggest lakers come off steel line rods , can not tell you why they hit them more than off the down rigger

That's exactly what I'm referring to :applause: I need to get in your boat to see what gear you have and how it is deployed etc. Maybe a little later this fall, me, you and BWild can get together for a fishing/how-to trip?? I'll trade you for a Brown Trout trip :D

[dbuechler]

The way I heard it was 2 poles and only 1 limit per person. Am I WRONG??
DB

[Addicted2Koke]

I will. I cant wait for next year to start:meme: Going to use one rod doing what I been doing for years. My second rod will be for experimenting. :pray: It should be a lot of fun. Yes its worth the extra $$

You know the season runs until April of next year right???

[Addicted2Koke]

The way I heard it was 2 poles and only 1 limit per person. Am I WRONG??
DB

You are correct...2 poles, 1 limit.

[Klamanite]

You know the season runs until April of next year right???

Not sure what you meant ???

[uhmw]

I been wonderin how a feller reels in holdin two poles.

[chartreuse moose]

That is usually the way it works , is two rods and one limit of fish per angler.

Mike take a look at this video , we did off my boat last fall
http://s17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/PAkers/?action=view&current=7e66710f.pbr

I want to get 3 guys in my boat at Diamond and get 6 lines out with streamers. Look out fish

[Klamanite]

That is usually the way it works , is two rods and one limit of fish per angler.

Mike I am sure your brown tip is they live in the water

I want to get 3 guys in my boat at Diamond and get 6 lines out with streamers. Look out fish

Brown Trout "TRIP"......... Not tip :flowered: Didn't sound like a very fair trade the other way :whistle:

[Addicted2Koke]

Not sure what you meant ???

I mean...The license season is from April - April. You would have to check the exact dates.

You mentioned you were going to buy one for next year. If you buy an extra pole license prior to April 2010, you would have to buy another one after April.

[thefishslayer]

what is all this about?

[Klamanite]

I mean...The license season is from April - April. You would have to check the exact dates.

You mentioned you were going to buy one for next year. If you buy an extra pole license prior to April 2010, you would have to buy another one after April.

I assume you're talking WA since OR usually runs Jan to Dec.

what is all this about?

The info can be found here: http://www.dfw.state.or.us/news/2009/august/080709c.asp

[Addicted2Koke]

I thought this was a WA only thing??? Am I wrong?

[Klamanite]

I thought this was a WA only thing??? Am I wrong?


Go to the link in my previous post. It has also been approved for OR starting in 2010.

[Addicted2Koke]

That is great, glad to hear both states are doing this!

[Klamanite]

I been wonderin how a feller reels in holdin two poles.

It's a work in progress. We have enlisted the help of this guy to show us how to work the kinks out:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4436861205104484759

[Da Bank Maggot]

I have very mixed feelings about this. Arizona where I originally hail from, passed a rule allowing for a two pole fee some years back.

So, I went up to Sunrise ( the lake where I caught the brookie in my avatar,) and put out two lines, trolling with a flatfish on one, and a spinner on the other.

I got hits on both poles at the same time, both very nice fish.

They then immediately proceeded to cross the lines over each other, and I ended up losing both fish and also both of my lures.

True story.

( You will understand. I hope, why I do not post my subsequent comments verbatim. )

[deeptrout]

there is another cost associated with this that I havent seen anyone mention yet.
Running two rods while alone in a boat is going to be the same as flying a great big " check my tags" flag. Every warden out there will be looking for what will probably be a fairly common infraction.
If two rod tags generate more money for the department of fish and wildlife, thats great. If they spend it hiring more wardens, thats OK too. But if more wardens just want to check the boats with two rods and one guy, I don't want to be that guy.
I don't mind paying to park at a ramp, I hope the money will someday go towards an improved ramp and pay my share. But when the improvement is a brand new fee collection machine and a full time parking enforcer I feel the slow burn come on. I am afraid this will be a similar experience.
Two rods? No, not me.

[fish-on-bend]

As Klamanite said I can now fish for macks and kokanee at the same time. Run a shuttle hawk down for kokes with a big mack offering below.:meme: I can't wait for Jan 1st. I'll be practicing at Billy Chinook in the ice fog.:wink: While some on the "other" forums are less than enthusiastic, us trout guys are itching for this one to start.:excited:Its a lake fisherman's dream.

[Cannon]

:excited:Its a lake fisherman's dream.
I for one can't wait for the dilemma of having a double...Life couldn't get any better than that IMHO, unless I am fishing with a buddy or my grandson and we get four loaded up:pray: YEEHAW!!!

[Duckdog98604]

I will for sure!!!!!! :meme::meme::meme:

[chukardave1]

Been talking about it for years. Glad it has finally come around. Money well spent as far as I am concerned.

[motoxaaron03]

I'm definitely going to buy my second rod license for next year. But I can't help to wonder how they are going to enforce it. There will inevitably be people fishing two rods when they are only licensed to fish one. Are you guys concerned at all about this or is it just me?

[Cannon]

I can't help to wonder how they are going to enforce it. There will inevitably be people fishing two rods when they are only licensed to fish one. Are you guys concerned at all about this or is it just me?
No worries. Enforcement is not our issue unless the state screws it up. I cant control it so I am not going to worry about it at this time.:whistle: If the state screws it up then I will let them know how I feel.:smash:

[Klamanite]

I'm definitely going to buy my second rod license for next year. But I can't help to wonder how they are going to enforce it. There will inevitably be people fishing two rods when they are only licensed to fish one. Are you guys concerned at all about this or is it just me?

Not my problem unless I know for a fact that someone is breaking the law. I don't understand why so many people are against this. We finally get a rule change that is less restrictive and meant to be a good thing and it seems like the majority are against it in some form or another :confused:

[motoxaaron03]

"...I don't understand why so many people are against this. We finally get a rule change that is less restrictive and meant to be a good thing and it seems like the majority are against it in some form or another :confused:"

I'm not against it at all. I'm really looking forward to it actually. I was just stating that it is going to be a very difficult thing for ODFW in enforce.

[Klamanite]

I'm not against it at all. I'm really looking forward to it actually. I was just stating that it is going to be a very difficult thing for ODFW in enforce.

Maybe not you specifically, but there is a bunch that are :flowered:

Maybe difficult at first glance like other lawbreakers, but a quick safety stop and license check will make it very easy. Are people going to abuse it?.......... Absolutely, but it already has been happening for years, with or without the endorsement.

[deeptrout]

I havent had my license or catch checked in so long I don't remember the last time. I do remember it's a pain to pull up all the gear, dig out the wallet, open the cooler or bag or show the stringer, get ready to be pulled up to another boat, then deal with a guy that has probably had some jerk adjust his attitude already today and doesn't enjoy the process any more than you do. I have heard some stories about water cops and wardens that I won't print here, we all have.
It would be interesting to me to get the two rod license, go out by myself, and see how long I can go before I get checked. I would bet not long.
Thats why I am not going to get the license, but that doesn't mean I am against it. I just don't like being bothered when I am fishing.

[dlm]

What I want to know is are the guys that primarily jig going to take part in the two rod party????:passout: Now that would be worth the price of admission.....:cheers::lurk:

[Klamanite]

I'd pay to see that :D :lurk:

[Cannon]

What I want to know is are the guys that primarily jig going to take part in the two rod party????:passout: Now that would be worth the price of admission.....:cheers::lurk:
:yeahthat:

[chartreuse moose]

I think a mountain is being made out of a Moe hill on this topic. Some one wanted this to happen and it has, so I say try it out and enjoy it , then make a judgment call .
The only thing here that will get hurt is your wallet and credit cards buying more gear. Which could lead to a divorce , attorney fees , child support or alimony :D

[fishnlady]

It might also be good for the companies who make & sell fishing gear. (Hey, my husband won't be seeing me wanting a divorce for buying more gear. Of course I am the crazy fishnlady who says we need a bigger boat to hold more gear.) :D
I think it might be fun to target 2 different types of fish at the same time, like trout and catfish.

[chartreuse moose]

BIGGER BOAT now that is my kind of woman.:thisbig:

What this will do is help you get a better spread out for more offerings. That is referred to as the box . Say your targeting Rainbow trout or Kokanee trolling. you have two different lures on and the one that gets hit you change out the nonproductive lure , which leads to filling the fish box quicker .

Many times in the past when fishing Oregon , I wish this law was in effect. I would be running two down riggers two dipsy divers one copper rod and the shark bobber rod all at the same time, Or with my planer boards having 6 to 8 lines out. of course all this depends on how many friends you have with you.

[Eaglecap]

I'm all for it and plan to try it out next year.

[marshworm]

Klamanite
You are correct it is less restrictive and in these times that in itself is a good thing. Lord only knows we all can remember "the good ole days".
I also have the same feeling as you that the majority are not in favor of the two pole plan. However I prefer to think of that majority as I think of the minority that are in favor of it. To each his own. There is no right or wrong, good or bad about two poles. You being happy when fishing is important to me so please enjoy your C & R fishing at East with two ploes. I'm sincerely hoping you are able to catch that once in a lifetime brown because you "could" use two poles. Isn't America grand:meme:

dlm,
Don't know about other jiggers but at seasons end I always seem to have enough fish in the freezer and canned to make it through the winter, make sure Mom gets all she can handle, give some to the neighbors who watch out for the place when I'm fishing, take big pans of koke fillets to the family reunion(which I notice you seem to pile high on your plate) so I really doubt if you'll see anything from me to drink a brew and have a laugh over (except maybe at Diamond when I have my grand kids all tied into rainbows at the same time in seperate corners of the boat! I would like to see me from a distance when that happens also):passout:

[Klamanite]

Klamanite
You are correct it is less restrictive and in these times that in itself is a good thing. Lord only knows we all can remember "the good ole days".
I also have the same feeling as you that the majority are not in favor of the two pole plan. However I prefer to think of that majority as I think of the minority that are in favor of it. To each his own. There is no right or wrong, good or bad about two poles. You being happy when fishing is important to me so please enjoy your C & R fishing at East with two ploes. I'm sincerely hoping you are able to catch that once in a lifetime brown because you "could" use two poles. Isn't America grand:meme:


WOW :passout: What a nice, refreshing outlook :applause: Someone that isn't concerning themself with what other people are doing. And yes, America is grand. Maybe not all the time to everyone, but it's good enough for me :D Nice post, your comments are very much appreciated :flowered:

[Cannon]

Klamanite
You are correct it is less restrictive and in these times that in itself is a good thing. Lord only knows we all can remember "the good ole days".
I also have the same feeling as you that the majority are not in favor of the two pole plan. However I prefer to think of that majority as I think of the minority that are in favor of it. To each his own. There is no right or wrong, good or bad about two poles. You being happy when fishing is important to me so please enjoy your C & R fishing at East with two ploes. I'm sincerely hoping you are able to catch that once in a lifetime brown because you "could" use two poles. Isn't America grand:meme:

dlm,
Don't know about other jiggers but at seasons end I always seem to have enough fish in the freezer and canned to make it through the winter, make sure Mom gets all she can handle, give some to the neighbors who watch out for the place when I'm fishing, take big pans of koke fillets to the family reunion(which I notice you seem to pile high on your plate) so I really doubt if you'll see anything from me to drink a brew and have a laugh over (except maybe at Diamond when I have my grand kids all tied into rainbows at the same time in seperate corners of the boat! I would like to see me from a distance when that happens also):passout::yeahthat:

[The Jeweler]

Nice option.