Ask Fish & Game: Ice Fishing and Two Pole Permits

Q: When I am ice fishing in most places in Idaho, I can use up to five rods. If I have a two pole permit, can I double that number and use ten? A: No. The two pole permit does not allow anglers to double the number of rods they use. It simply allows anglers to use a second rod in situations in which they would normally be limited to a single rod.