3 Rod Rule per Angler

[lionpshark]

I thought this would have been officially passed by everyone by now! Anyone know any further details on this subject as of yet?

[lionpshark]

Maybe they will make it official once the water turns to ice

[yonkers26]

I personally think this will be the deciding issue for Presidential Campaign 2012  

[Tom]

The State Legislature is attaching it to a new law that allows three people to marry at the same time.

[KenH]

The State Legislature is attaching it to a new law that allows three people to marry at the same time.

LOL!

[KenH]

Looks like the Governor has signed off on the 3 rod rule.

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

[lionpshark]

  So does that mean we can start with 3 lines out now?

[KenH]

Yes I believe that as per the last line in the bill, it is
"EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY".

I only hope that all NYS ECON officers are promptly and
properly informed so that they don't mistakenly charge people.

[lionpshark]

Yes I believe that as per the last line in the bill, it is
"EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY".

I only hope that all NYS ECON officers are promptly and
properly informed so that they don't mistakenly charge people.

I'll make a paper copy of it and keep it in my wallet

[Trout Stalker]

I heard from a friend of mine today who is a DEC officer and they were all notified last week that it is a law. Good to go!

[mike.com]

yeah i like the new reg 3 poles. i wont lie i used 3 for awhile. then one day in cross river it happen. ugly stick baitcaster, i went to rig up the other pole. splash i thought it was a fish jumping close to me. then i notice the rod gone... something big  took it down to the bottom. didn't have the rod holders at the time. guess the fish was enforcing the rule him self.. ha ha oh well..

[lionpshark]

I did great with three rods out this past sunday until one laker decided to run laps around the lines. But i guess that would have happened to me anyway with the second line out Its ok good luck to all with the three lines out

[lionpshark]

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