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Ask a CO: Is it considered a line?

A reader asks: If I cast my portable fish finder using a fishing rod, does it count as having a line in the water.

Q: I have a portable floating fish finder. If I use a fishing rod to cast the fish finder, is it considered a line in the water? Dave Margerum, Guelph A: Although you are using a rod and reel to cast the fish finder, it would only be considered a line in the water if the finder had the ability to catch fish in any capacity. If the fish finder has hooks attached, or could catch fish, it would be considered a line and would therefore have to be closely attended. There are some areas in Ontario where more than one line can be used. Check the recreational fishing regulations summary or Fish ON-Line. Answer by: David Critchlow and Brenda Koenig, Provincial Enforcement Specialists, MNR Please check the most recent Ontario hunting and fishing regulations summaries, as rules and regulations can change Send your questions by clicking here Originally published in the Aug. 2024 issue of Ontario OUT of DOORS For more hunting, click here Click here for more outdoors news Watch on-demand videos anytime on OFAH Stream

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