Which statement best describes the legal requirements for checking ice fishing lines in Maine?

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At the heart of this question is the rule that ice fishing lines in Maine must be kept under immediate supervision and checked regularly. The idea is that you stay with your gear and monitor it often enough to promptly respond to catches, release gear if needed, and prevent any unlawful or unsafe situations. Lines left unattended overnight would break this requirement, and the other options—checking only hourly or only during daylight—don’t align with the mandate for continuous, immediate supervision paired with regular checks. The combination of being with your lines and checking them regularly is the standard that keeps gear under control and in compliance.