I've been checked by the EA, on average, once every couple of years over the last few years. I have no problem with it whatsoever when it occurs - good to see people who don't pay up get caught as far as I am concerned.
As for other rods, almost certainly, you are only deemed to be fishing if you have cast a baited hook in the water. Therefore, you can have as many marker/spod/spare rods set up as you like and you're doing absolutely nothing wrong.
Mike.
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