2 rods on cattle boat

[lowprofile]

Originally Posted by alanw

I'm no expert, but I read it like this:

Bays & ocean = no rod limit except for special exceptions (like rockfish).
Inland = 1 rod max, or 2 rods max if you have the 2nd rod stamp.
Waters where the rules are "artificial lures only" or "barbless hooks only" = 2 rods (maybe more?), no 2nd rod stamp necessary

On top of the rod rules, there are also "number of hooks" rules to be aware of.

Lagoons fall under inland waters. Just an FYI. Found that out a few months back.

[bus kid]

Originally Posted by lowprofile

Lagoons fall under inland waters. Just an FYI. Found that out a few months back.

Wong coast, were talking about Ca.

[bwana]

I started fishing cattle boats when I came to CA in 1977. So I have a little experience locally on everything from 1/2 to multi-day tuna runs...

Cattle boat rules are very simple - you can only fish 1 rod at a time. Period. No unattended rods at the rail. It is a plain and simple safety issue.

Respect the rules, they are made for a reason.

When fishing on your kayak or on a private boat then DFG regs apply.

[bus kid]

Originally Posted by bwana

No unattended rods at the rail.

So can you cast out and put it in the rod holder on the bulkhead, and then cast out another line?