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Does Wheeler Branch allow regular bass boats? #12780655 06/05/18 11:40 AM
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Looking at the rules on their website, it says only kayaks, canoes, and open hull jon boats allowed. I know gas motors arent allowed to be used, but can you launch a boat that has a gas motor even if you dont use it? I ask because Honey Hole filmed there a few years ago in a Z21 I think it was. Maybe they changed the rules since they filmed.

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Re: Does Wheeler Branch allow regular bass boats? [Re: texasAUtiger] #12780696 06/05/18 12:25 PM
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They changed the rules a couple of years ago, they used to allow big boats trolling motor only. I used to go a lot, one of the few places in Texas you could catch a keeper smallie, largemouth and walleye in the same day on a regular basis. There are some giants in there for sure.


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Re: Does Wheeler Branch allow regular bass boats? [Re: texasAUtiger] #12780779 06/05/18 01:35 PM
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Thats a shame, but thanks for the info.


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Re: Does Wheeler Branch allow regular bass boats? [Re: texasAUtiger] #12780867 06/05/18 02:27 PM
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Changed rules to not allow any boats with bilge and or livewell system. New rules to prevent transfer of zebra mussels.

Re: Does Wheeler Branch allow regular bass boats? [Re: texasAUtiger] #12780943 06/05/18 03:18 PM
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My brother has a jon boat with a 5 hp they made him take the motor off and use his trolling motor

Re: Does Wheeler Branch allow regular bass boats? [Re: texasAUtiger] #12781315 06/05/18 07:35 PM
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Nope, they did let us use a bass buster out there which technically does have a bilge.

Re: Does Wheeler Branch allow regular bass boats? [Re: texasAUtiger] #12790945 06/13/18 09:43 PM
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I took my Nitro 640lx out there once but that was about 4-5 years ago and they charged more if you bring a boat on a trailer... But could only use the trolling motor. Sounds like they have ruled out gas motors all together. I guess the ramp was built for the employees and rescue boats if needed. How is the fishing out there these days?


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