Number of Tip-Ups
The number of tip-ups you may deploy on the ice at one time changes from state to state, with some states allowing as few as two tip-ups and others as many as 15 under certain conditions. For example, the state of Connecticut allows as many as six tip-ups per licensed individual, with the exception of anglers under the age of 16; these individuals may have only two tip-ups. Minnesota allows a maximum of two tip-ups, while Maine ice anglers can use as many as five tip-ups.
Variations
The number of tip-ups allowed can change on certain bodies of water in some states or vary from one part of the state to another. For example, Vermont law allows you to use 15 tip-ups on Lake Champlain and as many as eight tip-ups on other ponds, lakes and rivers, with the exception of the Connecticut River, where you can only use six. In Montana, the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission divides the state into three separate districts. You may use only two tip-ups in the Central and Western Districts, but you can put out as many as six tip-ups when fishing in the Eastern District.
Other Regulations
Most states require an angler to have his full name, address and even telephone number on his tip-ups. Connecticut, for instance, requires that the name and address of the tip-up operator be legible and either written or stamped somewhere on the tip-up. New York State regulations also require this. State laws often limit the number of hooks that you can have on your tip-ups. Connecticut has laws stating that you cannot use more than three baited hooks at any one time on an individual tip-up. Pennsylvania has a similar rule. Every state that has ice fishing requires that you personally attend all tip-ups. This means having the tip-ups in view at all times and quickly getting to them when a flag goes up. This is so that a fish does not remain fighting on the line for a long time.
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