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Jun 16, 2021 16:14:54   #
FS Digest
 
New angler and had a thought recently.

It's legal in my state to use two rods at once; should I be fishing two rods at once on the bank if I can manage?

For instance, toss out a bobber with live bait and let it stay there, while I toss plastics into cover? Or is it inefficient/unnecessary? Theoretically, I could land a nice-sized pike while also casting for bass

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Jun 16, 2021 16:34:41   #
charlykilo Loc: Garden Valley Ca
 
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should I be fishing two rods at once on the bank if I can manage?
That is the question? I can't seem to manage two with the attention I feel that is appropriate.

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Jun 16, 2021 16:35:51   #
maddog10e Loc: Woburn
 
Absolutely! Just remember to keep an eye on your other rod. I fish with 2 lines out all the time.

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Jun 16, 2021 17:18:21   #
Fiberglassworker Loc: cleveland Tn
 
Even though it is legal to fish 2 rods at once, make sure you do not have to pay a fee for the second rod. Or you may get busted by fish and game.

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Jun 16, 2021 19:35:52   #
maddog10e Loc: Woburn
 
Read the rules and regulations for the state you are fishing in. In Massachusetts the rule is defined as a maximum of two hooks at one time. The abstracts should be available online.

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Jun 17, 2021 13:36:39   #
FinFisherman Loc: Born in Ohio - 40 yrs Florida- Clearwater,Fl
 
FS Digest wrote:
New angler and had a thought recently.

It's legal in my state to use two rods at once; should I be fishing two rods at once on the bank if I can manage?

For instance, toss out a bobber with live bait and let it stay there, while I toss plastics into cover? Or is it inefficient/unnecessary? Theoretically, I could land a nice-sized pike while also casting for bass

Thanks

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by HTHazard


I most always fish with 2 rods bank fishing.

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Jun 17, 2021 14:00:04   #
Ben Bragg Loc: Dayton Ohio
 
charlykilo wrote:
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should I be fishing two rods at once on the bank if I can manage?
That is the question? I can't seem to manage two with the attention I feel that is appropriate.


I agree CK . I can’t effectively manage 2 rods

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Jun 17, 2021 14:18:34   #
FinFisherman Loc: Born in Ohio - 40 yrs Florida- Clearwater,Fl
 
FinFisherman wrote:
I most always fish with 2 rods 🏦 fishing.
this how I do 2 rods



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Jun 17, 2021 14:36:13   #
Justoldjim Loc: JUNCTION CITY, OR.
 
2 rods are Legal in most of Oregon if you buy the proper license

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Jun 17, 2021 15:08:08   #
HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
 
FS Digest wrote:
New angler and had a thought recently.

It's legal in my state to use two rods at once; should I be fishing two rods at once on the bank if I can manage?

For instance, toss out a bobber with live bait and let it stay there, while I toss plastics into cover? Or is it inefficient/unnecessary? Theoretically, I could land a nice-sized pike while also casting for bass

Thanks

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by HTHazard

Hey HT just make sure your bait bobber rods in a good rod holder and the bail on your spinning gear or your baitcasters open so they don't go swimming with the fishes😁

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Jun 17, 2021 15:12:21   #
HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
 
maddog10e wrote:
Read the rules and regulations for the state you are fishing in. In Massachusetts the rule is defined as a maximum of two hooks at one time. The abstracts should be available online.


Ya mad dog 2hooks also means lures with multiple (treble) hooks

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Jun 17, 2021 15:22:38   #
bobio777 Loc: NE Pa
 
I normally have a minnow under a slip bobber while I toss plastics both on shore and in my boat. Had many a mad scramble to catch my rod before it went under. I like those Booms racks, may need try some of those.

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Jun 17, 2021 15:40:33   #
maddog10e Loc: Woburn
 
You are correct. I usually take the belly hook off if I want to troll with a Rapala and another line.



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Jun 17, 2021 19:51:20   #
Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.
 
I don't understand the nanny state rules counting how many hooks you can use. Any lure over 4inches is illegal,unless you remove the 3rd hook, meanwhile ruining the balance and action of it???
We are allowed to fish 3 rods at a time, no restrictions on #of hooks. Trout Management areas are 2 rods, and some areas are single free swinging (no trebles, no jigs) but that's only for Trout and Atlantic Salmon, in Trophy Fish Rivers.
No extra fees for multiple rods, anywhere. How did you let it get so restrictive?

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Jun 17, 2021 20:30:09   #
HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
 
Fredfish wrote:
I don't understand the nanny state rules counting how many hooks you can use. Any lure over 4inches is illegal,unless you remove the 3rd hook, meanwhile ruining the balance and action of it???
We are allowed to fish 3 rods at a time, no restrictions on #of hooks. Trout Management areas are 2 rods, and some areas are single free swinging (no trebles, no jigs) but that's only for Trout and Atlantic Salmon, in Trophy Fish Rivers.
No extra fees for multiple rods, anywhere. How did you let it get so restrictive?
I don't understand the nanny state rules counting ... (show quote)

Your joking right?

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