Fishnwire Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have no problem seeing that if I'm asleep in my shack, any lines I have outside are "unattended" and therefore illegal. What about a line in the shack that has some sort of sounding device (bells, a buzzer, a rattle) attached to it? Could I take a nap in my shack and (legally) have a line in there if it's likely I'll be woken up by a strike? I guess another question would be...just how "sporting" is it to fish while unconscious? I rarely keep fish and almost never one that isn't badly wounded. The only reason I'd be interested in having a line while I sleep is out of curiosity. If it's flat-out illegal...than that answers any questions about how "sporting" it is. If it isn't in contravention of any rules or regulations, it's something I can see wanting to try. I would be cool to be woken up at around 2 am and not be able to get back to sleep for hours because the bite is on. The next night I'd set the alarm clock to wake me up around 1:50, and hope to repeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 (edited) When I running line at night, I crank the volume on my fish alarm on the Humminbird. It wakes me up everytime there's a fish under the hut. Rod it within arms reach, so I just reach over and start jigging. Edited February 8, 2012 by N.A.W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I guess another question would be...just how "sporting" is it to fish while unconscious? I have no advice. Just wanted to say thanks for the chuckle I love this question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I wonder what the regs say? I'm sure it gives a distance (ie must be within 50 feet) but does it say how alert you must be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I take naps carp fishing all the time... We use loud alarms/bite indicators... People even do multiple day fishing sessions... Like 24+ hours of fishing... Never had an issue with the Mnr... And they have woken me up more then once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 There is no regulation that says you have to be awake while fishing. You must be within 60 m (197 ft.) at all times of any line or tip-up you are using when ice fishing and you must have a clear and unobstructed view of the lines being used at all times. Is your view obstructed with your eyes closed? We have used buzzers and screamers (fish alarms) on outside lines even when we are awake. It limits the time the fish is hooked and therefore would be more sporting in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinnerbaitking Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 There is no regulation that says you have to be awake while fishing. You must be within 60 m (197 ft.) at all times of any line or tip-up you are using when ice fishing and you must have a clear and unobstructed view of the lines being used at all times. Is your view obstructed with your eyes closed? We have used buzzers and screamers (fish alarms) on outside lines even when we are awake. It limits the time the fish is hooked and therefore would be more sporting in my opinion. I would think you you don't have a clear View & your view would be Obstructed unless your eyes work different then mine, the Question is would they Charge you for it, likely depends on the CO, I wouldn't want to be the Guy they nail for it, Guys on the forums can be Brutal on some Subjects lol Thanx & Tight Lines SBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I have no advice. Just wanted to say thanks for the chuckle I love this question LOL ... yes that was good one ... I am sure there are some folks that rent ice bungalows and must fish while unconscious .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyboss Posted February 8, 2012 Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 I use circle hooks on all my set lines so 98% of the time I will not deep hook a fish even if I don't run to my tipdowns as soon as I see action on them. The other 2% will have just stolen my bait. As for being asleep with a line in your shack you can use bells or a rattle reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pike slayer Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 so i guess when im sooo drunk that im past out and unconscious driving in circling in my boat my line is still "attended" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spouph Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I don't know how legal this it is or not but I would not hessitate to fish with a alarm when your sleeping, you have just as good a chance deep hooking a fish asleep or awake with a tip up. give er. You definately have the right Idea as far as times as as far catching walleye is concerned. In colledge a buddy kept 3 little walleye in a 300 gal tank, with all the bait needed and structure. I made this guy a buddy because I would fish for hours and this guy would just fish an hour er so every now and again. Always when the fish were bitting. I could not figure out how he knew. Until I was playing card in his appt and he just dropped the cards and said it is time to fish When I asked why he said the fish in the tank were feeding. He charted it and there was a definate pattern not exact but like 5 to 15 minutes later every day from the previous day it was wild totally improved my time spent to number of fish ratio. Not sure weather this was legal but I learned alot about Kawartha walleye`s. Thought you would like that story. I wish I had taking to take his info and cross reference it to lunar cycles, and barametric pressuere. good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 1- the mnr always knock on the door when they want in. 2- they dont patrol the lakes at night. Go for it and dont worry, I never do while staying over in the hut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I had a friend that would put a downrigger release on the line and snap it to zipper on his fly. I wish I was kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 I had a friend that would put a downrigger release on the line and snap it to zipper on his fly. I wish I was kidding. Ha!!! Gives new meaning to a tug on your line eh!?! lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirCranksalot Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 Prop your eyelids open with toothpicks and you could say you have an unobstructed view while sleeping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 my buddie used to placE a big suckerz minnow on a quickstrike rig and then place the rod butt under his "gonads" He never missed a bite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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