Second Rod Validation - Fish Lic.

[tunaseeker]

I am sure this is a stupid question but the "Second Rod Validation" only applies to inland waters such as lakes? So, legally you cant fish two poles at the same time in the ocean? :bigear:

<TABLE border=1 cellPadding=2 width="100%"><TBODY><TR><TD bgColor=#bcc5d0>Validations and Report Cards</TD><TD bgColor=#bcc5d0>Fee
</TD><TD bgColor=#bcc5d0>Description</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top align=left>Ocean Enhancement Validation</TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>$4.89
</TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Allows an angler to fish in ocean waters south of Point Arguello (Santa Barbara County). An Ocean Enhancement Validation is not required when fishing under the authority of a One or Two-Day Sport Fishing License.</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top align=left>Second Rod Validation</TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>$13.53
</TD><TD vAlign=top align=left>Allows an angler to fish with two rods or lines in inland waters, except for waters in which only artificial lures or barbless hooks may be used.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/fishdescrip.html

[GregAndrew]

You can fish as many as you like as long as you are not fishing for a few species like Salmon.

[tunaseeker]

Thanks!

I just found it on the DFG website...

Q. How many fishing rods and hooks can I use when sport fishing in the ocean?
A. Any number of hooks and fishing lines may be used in all ocean waters and bays with the following exceptions:

You can only use one line with no more than three hooks while fishing in San Francisco and San Pablo bays between the Golden Gate Bridge and the west Carquinez Bridge.
When you are fishing from a public pier you can use only two rods and lines, two hand lines, or two crab nets, crab traps or other appliances used to take crabs.
When you are fishing for rockfish or lingcod or you have rockfish or lingcod aboard your boat, you can only use one line with no more than two hooks.
If you are fishing north of Point Conception for salmon or have salmon on board your boat, you can only use one rod and line with no more than two single barbless hooks (check current salmon regulations for other hook restrictions).

[Jzo]

Thanks for the info.