Second rod license question....

So, as you know that this year we have the option to pay for a second fishing license to run a second rod in Oregon lakes. 

Now, here is my question.  My son is only 8, and doesn't require a fishing license.  Does this mean he is free to run two poles with zero license?  There is no fees associated with anglers under 14 years old whatsoever on the ODFW page. 

Would you interpret the lack of coverage as Yes or No on a child under 14 being able to run two rods legally?

Since so many folks in Oregon lean strongly one way or the other on interpretation of the regulations based on "intent", or "letter of the law", I thought I'd ask what your thoughts would be. 

For the record, he won't be doing dual rods anyway, as he is still learning how to manage just one. 

Yes, yes he can.

strait out of the handbook:

Adult and juvenile anglers (14-17 years of age) must possess a
valid Angling License in order to purchase a Two-Rod validation.
Anglers under age 14 may use two rods where allowed without a
Two-Rod validation

Yes, yes he can.

strait out of the handbook:

Adult and juvenile anglers (14-17 years of age) must possess a
valid Angling License in order to purchase a Two-Rod validation.
Anglers under age 14 may use two rods where allowed without a
Two-Rod validation

Interesting..... 

I was trying to get the regs open to look for any particular verbage, but my laptop is acting stupid me the moment regarding PDF files.
 

Remember, that only applies to lakes, ponds and other standing water.

I can't wait for Owen and I to troll Hagg with our four rods running at the same time...
I may have to invest in some sort of planner boards.
 

I can't wait for Owen and I to troll Hagg with our four rods running at the same time...
I may have to invest in some sort of planner boards.
 

I can't wait to hear about all the tangled lines. 

I can see it now, your trolling with Owen out at Hagg Lake and have a pair of 6' outriggers with downrigger balls dropped below each. Then you set one of each of your rods at different depths using the two down riggers.   

Remember, that only applies to lakes, ponds and other standing water.

Wouldn't the ocean be considered a really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really BIG lake?   

I can't wait for Owen and I to troll Hagg with our four rods running at the same time...
I may have to invest in some sort of planner boards.
 

I wouldn't wish that on anyone!

I assumed the buggy eyed smiley meant "Yikes!!!"

So we can still use 2 in the salt w/o paying extra?

So we can still use 2 in the salt w/o paying extra?

ok ok i'll look it up

  In CA. (At least last year) to use 2 poles, we needed to purchase a 2nd pole stamp.  Is it different here in Oregon?  Haven't got my fishing license yet, so I can say I don't know yet. (I have to wait a few pay period's yet.)

I'm pretty sure the two rod rule is only allowed in freshwater. It may even be limited to certain lakes like it is here in Wa.

Z

  In CA. (At least last year) to use 2 poles, we needed to purchase a 2nd pole stamp.  Is it different here in Oregon?  Haven't got my fishing license yet, so I can say I don't know yet. (I have to wait a few pay period's yet.)

For freshwater, you need to purchase a 2nd pole permit.  Cost is $17.  Useable only for standing water such as lakes, ponds or impoundments (not including impoundments of the columbia river).

I've never heard of it being legal to use a 2nd rod in the salt in Oregon.

-Mark-

ODFW fishing regulations, Pg. 7

General Restrictions:
The following activities are unlawful:
1. Use of more than one rod or one line when angling for any fish except:
  a. A person with a current Two-Rod License may use two rods or lines when angling on standing water bodies which include lakes, ponds, and reservoirs including Snake River impoundments above Hell’s Canyon Dam but excludes the Columbia River and its impoundments.
  b. Any number of rods or lines are allowed outside of three miles from shore when angling for offshore pelagic species and only if no species other than offshore pelagic species have been retained. Rods or lines must be closely attended.