Fishing with "Ralph"

[Ridgeratt]

Ok so here's my question.
I have a 2 rod endorsement and so that means I can use 2 rods Hard water fishing. But I also would like to use " Ralph" while I'm fishing I figure it will be a whole lot easier to just use a ice rod to make him dance. Since he has no hooks and is just a swim decoy is this gonna get me a batch of trouble I don't need?
 
 

Along with a Steven's County Fish Finder!!

[Fishnclifff]

If the water is open to 2 rods -- go for it.

[Hunterman]

Using a fish decoy  never heard of such a thing. I would think that you could use Ralph along with the two poles.

Hunterman(Tony)

[Ridgeratt]

Ralph would be on a 3rd rod. But he doesn't have any hooks just a way to make him dance!!! I would still be fishing with only 2 rods!!

[billythekidrock]

I bet that would be a ticket. You have an endorsement for two rods, but are actually using three.

[Ridgeratt]

Using a fish decoy  never heard of such a thing. I would think that you could use Ralph along with the two poles.

Hunterman(Tony)

serious!! it is just a motion decoy it sends vibrations and movement

I'm just learning about fishing!!!   

[bigtex]

If there is no hook then there is no violation.

[Ridgeratt]

I bet that would be a ticket. You have an endorsement for two rods, but are actually using three.

So that means leaving him on my hunk of PVC? He has no hooks and technically he is just a motion decoy.

[bigtex]

I bet that would be a ticket. You have an endorsement for two rods, but are actually using three.

So that means leaving him on my hunk of PVC? He has no hooks and technically he is just a motion decoy.

You can have him on a rod as long as there is no hook

[billythekidrock]

I bet that would be a ticket. You have an endorsement for two rods, but are actually using three.

So that means leaving him on my hunk of PVC? He has no hooks and technically he is just a motion decoy.

You can have him on a rod as long as there is no hook

I have read about too many bs tickets to believe that he wouldn't be at risk.

[Ridgeratt]

With the temps we have "Ralph" gets to go swimmin!!!! 

[Ridgeratt]

Ralph may get his day in court!!!

Let's roll the dice!!!

[bigtex]

I bet that would be a ticket. You have an endorsement for two rods, but are actually using three.

So that means leaving him on my hunk of PVC? He has no hooks and technically he is just a motion decoy.

You can have him on a rod as long as there is no hook

I have read about too many bs tickets to believe that he wouldn't be at risk.

The law is pretty simple.

(1) It is unlawful for any person to use more than one line while angling for personal use, except:
(a) Anglers in possession of a valid two-pole endorsement may use up to two lines while fishing in lakes, ponds, and reservoirs open to fishing unless listed as an exception in WAC 220-55-220. Anglers in possession of a valid two-pole endorsement may use up to two lines while fishing in rivers and marine areas as noted in WAC 220-55-220 and 232-28-619.

(17) "Hook and line" or "angling" shall be identical in meaning and, except as provided in WAC 220-56-115, shall be defined as the use of not more than one line with three hooks attached to a pole held in hand while landing fish, or the use of a hand operated line without rod or reel, to which may be attached not more than three hooks. When fishing for bottom fish, "angling" and "jigging" shall be identical in meaning.

You are not considered to be "angling" unless your line has a hook. Another example, you can take a pole with just a weight on it and cast all day long into closed waters, you are not violating a law because you have no hook and cannot catch a fish.

[Ridgeratt]

My guess is alot of folks don't fish Hard Water!!!

[TONTO]

 Just be prepaired to explain it. From shore if a gammie spies you with three rods then he is probably going to pay you a visit. You should be legal, doesn't mean the gammie is going to be happy. I do agree though, no hook, you're not fishing.