WDFW news release...2 poles next year???

[G-Man]

I'd love to be able to have out a second rod when trolling , especially when I'm by myself. I don't know about anyone else but I'm always changing lures and varying my depth to find the right combination. Being able to put out a second rod will allow me to "double" my pleasure!

Just to clarify, as it stands you can have as many rods with you as you please, you just can't have more than one line in the water at any given time. The serious fisherman has multiple rods with him, pre-rigged and ready to go, for several different situations and to minimize downtime.

Also, I don't see an issue for bass populations as I just can't seem to picture someone working a crankbait and and a dropshot at the same time.

[Kfedka]

I'm up for two rods. Great for shore fishing for trout and walleye. One rod with a worm on bottom and second pole for casting lures. I'm all up for paying the $20 as well.

[wolverine]

I'd pay a lot more than $20 to use 2 rods in the salt. 1 rod for old faithful and the 2nd rod for the search of a new faithful.

[fishing collector]

:scratch: Makes for a good thread...LOL!!

[natenez]

I agree. I would like to see 2 rods approved but I'm not real excited about paying an extra 20 bucks to have what other states and Canada already have.

I was in CO this last month and spent some time fishing. There is it $5 for a second rod stamp.

Personally I don't mind paying an extra $20 a year to use a second rod, especially if it can be guarenteed that the money will go to the fish & wildlife department - say to stock more trout & salmon.

My experience using 2 rods from the bank is that overall it is good. If fishing is slow it is nice to double your chances and to be trying 2 different things at the same time.

If fishing is good though, it can be a challenge to keep both poles in the water at the same time.

[hookorcrook]

I agree. I would like to see 2 rods approved but I'm not real excited about paying an extra 20 bucks to have what other states and Canada already have.

I was in CO this last month and spent some time fishing. There is it $5 for a second rod stamp.

Personally I don't mind paying an extra $20 a year to use a second rod, especially if it can be guarenteed that the money will go to the fish & wildlife department - say to stock more trout & salmon.

My experience using 2 rods from the bank is that overall it is good. If fishing is slow it is nice to double your chances and to be trying 2 different things at the same time.

If fishing is good though, it can be a challenge to keep both poles in the water at the same time.

Exactly. When I lived in CA they added a second rod option. The limits stayed the same though. People got excited over it because they thought too many fish would get caught. To me it just seemed like you limited out faster. I'm talking stocker trout here. Like it was said above, if it was slow it was great to have that 2nd option. If it was a hot bite, it got pretty hectic with two rods. I've often wished they had the 2nd rod rule in WA. I get bored soaking bait for trout fishing, so it's great to be able to throw some lures at the same time.

[Kfedka]

So is this 100% two pole option, or only a possibility?

[Anonymous]

So is this 100% two pole option, or only a possibility?

According to the WDFW News release - it is decided.

OLYMPIA—Washington fishers and hunters will soon see several changes in recreational license fees, approved by the 2009 Legislature to help maintain state fishing and hunting opportunities.

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Two-pole option: A new license option allowing anglers to use two fishing poles in specific waters for an additional, annual fee of $20 ($5 for resident seniors). The two-pole option, authorized by House Bill 1778, will generate revenue for hatchery fish production. The two-pole option will be available after state rules are adopted designating waters where two fishing poles will be allowed.