Three rods in Pa.

Folks-

It looks as though the Pa. Fish and Boat Commission has FINALLY opened up the official public comment period on the three-lines proposal.
You can download a copy of the proposal (No. 224) at http://fishandboat.com/reg398.htm
You can comment for or against it at http://www.fish.state.pa.us/promo/form/regulation_comments.htm
The public comment period is to remain open until mid-February. Let 'em know how you feel.

Joe Gorden

Sent mine in as well.  I think it would be a great opportunity.  As long as size and bag limits don't change it's not going to have an impact on the fish population as well.  The main reason I like it is when taking youngsters fishing you might not be all that interested, it presents just another opportunity to let them bring something in!

i am against it maybe if you are on a boat it would be okay but shore fishing no way.  some ppl have a hard enough time watching 1 let alone 3

on a boat fine when trolling. if they feel it takes three rods to catch their limit in less time.
on shore i'm against it. some people will put out three lines just to take up space so others can't fish the area.

There's more than enough perch in that lake to support another rod on the charter boats.  If the fish population started to suffer at all then it wouldn't be easier for the charters to catch their limit quicker because the fish simply wouldn't be there.  So as long as the boats fill up quick the population is fine and people are having more fun while doing so.  Would you say get rid of fish finders so that the fish can't be found as quickly?  I don't think you would.
 
Point blank people who can't handle 3 rods shouldn't use 3 rods.  Just like people that can't handle 2 rods shouldn't use 2 rods.
 
Even from shore 3 rods wouldn't be a problem.  How much more area could one extra bait take up?  If this fish are in one area then the 3 rods will be close together rather than spread out.  Point blank it makes the sport more enjoyable for other.  If you can't handle 3 rods or don't want to use 3 rods then don't.....but don't stop the rest of us from having fun!

ORIGINAL: TastyTrout

There's more than enough perch in that lake to support another rod on the charter boats.  If the fish population started to suffer at all then it wouldn't be easier for the charters to catch their limit quicker because the fish simply wouldn't be there.  So as long as the boats fill up quick the population is fine and people are having more fun while doing so.  Would you say get rid of fish finders so that the fish can't be found as quickly?  I don't think you would.

Point blank people who can't handle 3 rods shouldn't use 3 rods.  Just like people that can't handle 2 rods shouldn't use 2 rods.

Even from shore 3 rods wouldn't be a problem.  How much more area could one extra bait take up?  If this fish are in one area then the 3 rods will be close together rather than spread out.  Point blank it makes the sport more enjoyable for other.  If you can't handle 3 rods or don't want to use 3 rods then don't.....but don't stop the rest of us from having fun!

point blank, they will anyhow. three rods spread out can take up quite a bit of space on a crowded trout stream. usualy these would be used in open areas along shore, thus maybe, not giving a kid a nice spot to fish...

sorry you don't have fun fishing with one rod one-on-one for fish on shore.
 
this topic is an opinion, i just gave mine and why. i don't controll the final ruling so please don't blaim me if the rules don't change to your liking.

cant wait to see steelhead season with all the guys using 3 rods from shore

i fish the lower allegheny alot for walleye and sometimes catfish,  the die hard flathead fisherman already place their 2 rods 10 feet apart so if the add a third they are taking up 30 feet of shore.  in a boat it MIGHT be a good idea i would like to have a third rod while drifting jigs for eyes.

 and i never thought of ice fishing.

Hey...line 10 boats up with 3 passengers and 9 rods and work the lake in a grid...
be like the first year of doe season with buck...kill them all....next year the gripe will begin...
be like the old lady with wendy,s...wheres the beef..

no matter what happens in this situation there is going to be griping.  lol 

btw, you better specify which kind of rods.....skip and dano chased me off of elk creek for using a noodle rod and banned me until i agreed to come back with a fly rod.

thats okay rapala i use a 7 ft ugly stick with 8 pound test ahhahaahha

I have much respect for the fly fisherman out there.  I've never done it and always wanted to learn.  For now it's spinning combo's for this guy!

ORIGINAL: World Famous

Bird or fish??..WF

 
 
 
surveying....thought they used perches ?

not only that but the guys that fish the wall make a big fuss cause they have to reel in 1 rod when a boat comes through imagine 3 rods.  and yea watching someones rods get yanked will be great