Off Topic Question is answered on more than 2 lines in the water

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Reply: Yes, Page: /document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary/fisheries-management-zone-19 (111452)​

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4:10 PM (46 minutes ago)
to me, NRISC
Thank you for your question regarding trolling with multiple lines in Lake Erie.

Yes, you are able to use a third or fourth line to troll a flasher (without any hooks attached) as an “attractant” while using another two lines with attached “hooked” lures or bait that have hooks attached in waters where two lines are permitted. A line that has only a flasher attached as you describe with no hooks or other devices attached to enable catching a fish would not be considered fishing and therefore would not be considered unlawful.

Please contact fishpolicy@ontario.ca with any further questions.
 
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Reply: Yes, Page: /document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary/fisheries-management-zone-19 (111452)​

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4:10 PM (46 minutes ago)
to me, NRISC
Thank you for your question regarding trolling with multiple lines in Lake Erie.

Yes, you are able to use a third or fourth line to troll a flasher (without any hooks attached) as an “attractant” while using another two lines with attached “hooked” lures or bait that have hooks attached in waters where two lines are permitted. A line that has only a flasher attached as you describe with no hooks or other devices attached to enable catching a fish would not be considered fishing and therefore would not be considered unlawful.

Please contact fishpolicy@ontario.ca with any further questions.
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Thanks for posting this @scrimmy and good to know. 👍🙂
 
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Reply: Yes, Page: /document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary/fisheries-management-zone-19 (111452)​

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Fish, Policy (MNRF) <FishPolicy@ontario.ca>​

4:10 PM (46 minutes ago)
to me, NRISC
Thank you for your question regarding trolling with multiple lines in Lake Erie.

Yes, you are able to use a third or fourth line to troll a flasher (without any hooks attached) as an “attractant” while using another two lines with attached “hooked” lures or bait that have hooks attached in waters where two lines are permitted. A line that has only a flasher attached as you describe with no hooks or other devices attached to enable catching a fish would not be considered fishing and therefore would not be considered unlawful.

Please contact fishpolicy@ontario.ca with any further questions.
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I'd print this and keep in your boat glove box. For sure, 5 COs in a room talking about this...you'd get 5 different answers.

King Joe Outa Here!
 
A few years back out of Bruce I got pulled over 8 miles out of port by a large welded aluminum MNR yacht. Two COs with binoculars worth more than my boat..maybe my house. They said I was running more than 2 lines. I had 2 rods loaded up in the downriggers, a couple rods in side holders with the line swivels clipped to the lower rod guide so the tips were bent...maybe looked like they were in the water. I showed them their error, then they proceeded to go through every imaginable detail of my Lund including the Quebec reg #s on the side..which were perfectly legal as I was able to retain those #s when I re registered in Ontario and had all the paperwork in the boat. Finally came down to my flashlight was dead and thats what I got fined for...so good luck with having extra lines in the water.....
 
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A few years back out of Bruce I got pulled over 8 miles out of port by a large welded aluminum MNR yacht. Two COs with binoculars worth more than my boat..maybe my house. They said I was running more than 2 lines. I had 2 rods loaded up in the downriggers, a couple rods in side holders with the line swivels clipped to the lower rod guide so the tips were bent...maybe looked like they were in the water. I showed them their error, then they proceeded to go through every imaginable detail of my Lund including the Quebec reg #s on the side..which were perfectly legal as I was able to retain those #s when I re registered in Ontario and had all the paperwork in the boat. Finally came down to my flashlight was dead and thats what I got fined for...so good luck with having extra lines in the water.....
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They were obviously hunting... We have multiples of many things. Two bailing buckets plus the bilge pump. About three flashlights. More than required flares. And have never even seen a CO much less being stopped. Go figure....
 
DaveJ said:
A few years back out of Bruce I got pulled over 8 miles out of port by a large welded aluminum MNR yacht. Two COs with binoculars worth more than my boat..maybe my house. They said I was running more than 2 lines. I had 2 rods loaded up in the downriggers, a couple rods in side holders with the line swivels clipped to the lower rod guide so the tips were bent...maybe looked like they were in the water. I showed them their error, then they proceeded to go through every imaginable detail of my Lund including the Quebec reg #s on the side..which were perfectly legal as I was able to retain those #s when I re registered in Ontario and had all the paperwork in the boat. Finally came down to my flashlight was dead and thats what I got fined for...so good luck with having extra lines in the water.....
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That yacht... did it look like a flat bottom or dual hull boat? Maybe 28' - 30' long? Did it have nets on the bow with white floats and orange flags?
 
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That yacht... did it look like a flat bottom or dual hull boat? Maybe 28' - 30' long? Did it have nets on the bow with white floats and orange flags?
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Probably a flat bottom? A big 30 foot plus welded aluminum yacht.. didn't notice nets. Two co's. While they were checking me, they told me to stay put while they chased down another boat a quarter mile away..they had all my licences and boat registration so what was I supposed to do? They returned, continued a complete boat inspection..all in 3 foot swells. I just got my stuff and left afterwards. I was told by friends I could have fought the ticket but my wife paid it so I didn't.
 
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Reply: Yes, Page: /document/ontario-fishing-regulations-summary/fisheries-management-zone-19 (111452)​

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4:10 PM (46 minutes ago)
to me, NRISC
Thank you for your question regarding trolling with multiple lines in Lake Erie.

Yes, you are able to use a third or fourth line to troll a flasher (without any hooks attached) as an “attractant” while using another two lines with attached “hooked” lures or bait that have hooks attached in waters where two lines are permitted. A line that has only a flasher attached as you describe with no hooks or other devices attached to enable catching a fish would not be considered fishing and therefore would not be considered unlawful.

Please contact fishpolicy@ontario.ca with any further questions.
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Just like I thought
 
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