Automatic Icefisherman

  • Greenju
    Posts: 14
    December 3, 2005 at 7:29 pm #1297178

    anyone own one of these?? thinking about getting one, they look pretty cool?? any input?

    sledhead
    MN Rosemount
    Posts: 240
    December 3, 2005 at 10:17 pm #400926

    hey i have a question about those things
    a buddy of mine siad that they are illegal in MN is that true or is it a fib i went at the ice fishing show but nowbody knew for sure
    thanks

    flag-up
    janesville WI
    Posts: 3
    December 3, 2005 at 10:26 pm #400987

    ya greeno i had got one last year at a ice fishing show in madison. the only thing i found was you can’t put to much line on. because it gets wrap up along the wheel when you are reel up !! good luck have fun

    Greenju
    Posts: 14
    December 4, 2005 at 4:39 pm #401031

    i just got one at gander mountain last night….$40….cant wait to try it out…..next weekend for sure!!

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    December 26, 2005 at 8:00 pm #406698

    They are ILLEGAL for use in Minnesota.

    puddlepounder
    Cove Bay Mille Lacs lake MN
    Posts: 1814
    December 27, 2005 at 1:39 pm #406820

    what makes them illegal in minnesota????

    ggoody
    Mpls MN
    Posts: 2603
    December 27, 2005 at 2:56 pm #406835

    Quote:

    what makes them illegal in minnesota????

    Sorry, this item was reviewed last year and found to be illegal to use in
    Minnesota as per Minnesota Statutes 97C.325, Subdivision 4.

    97C.325 Prohibited methods of taking fish.

    (a) Except as specifically authorized, a person may not
    take fish with:

    (1) explosives, chemicals, drugs, poisons, lime, medicated
    bait, fish berries, or other similar substances;

    (2) substances or devices that kill, stun, or affect the
    nervous system of fish;

    (3) nets, traps, trot lines, or snares; or

    (4) spring devices that impale, hook, or capture fish.

    (b) If a person possesses a substance or device listed in
    paragraph (a) on waters, shores, or islands, it is presumptive
    evidence that the person is in violation of this section.

    (c) The commissioner may, by rule, allow the use of a
    nonmotorized device with a recoil mechanism to take fish through
    the ice.
    Heres what it says,

    HIST: 1986 c 386 art 3 s 27; 1994 c 623 art 1 s 39

    Copyright 2005 by the Office of Revisor of Statutes, State of Minnesota.

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