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Beginners trotline #11672949 06/17/16 02:13 PM
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Never done a trotline before got some fish heads I don't want to throw away . I wanna take a shot at a trotline so any helpful information on a simple little rig to hang off the bank would be great thx !!

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Re: Beginners trotline [Re: Nickbyrd] #11673376 06/17/16 05:42 PM
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If you want a bunch of quick tutorials, You Tube is a great place to find some information on building trot lines.

As far as fish heads go, be careful that they're not game fish. Those will make for a real expensive trotlining experience.



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Re: Beginners trotline [Re: Nickbyrd] #11673859 06/17/16 09:41 PM
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they just blue gills no biggie . I ate the bodies lol don't like wasting things . ....

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And got plenty of you tube videos wanted some personal exp off of Alvarado lake to see if it's even worth doin

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Re: Beginners trotline [Re: Nickbyrd] #11675231 06/18/16 09:06 PM
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It's a start Nick keep it up.

Re: Beginners trotline [Re: Nickbyrd] #11677624 06/20/16 02:07 PM
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Thanks bud ! Tried again the next nite only got a cat smaller than that one def not even picture worthy haha

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A turtle and a catfish smells better than a skunk. Keep after 'em!



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Re: Beginners trotline [Re: Nickbyrd] #11679225 06/21/16 01:55 AM
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Man those sure are some blue waters where you're fishing;) great spot in the winter for blues



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Yup they are should come out and go fishin and drink some beer when you get the chance I'm always at the dock especially on the weekands

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Good start for a gumbo. A 5 gallon bucket of sour maize off that dock and you just might make a honey hole there.


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Remember Texas has these rules dealing with Trotlines

Trotline
A non-metallic main fishing line with more than five hooks attached and with each end attached to a fixture.

Non-game fish, channel catfish, blue catfish and Flathead catfish may be taken by trotline.
Red drum, spotted seatrout and sharks caught on a trot line may not be retained or possessed.
General Construction and Design Restrictions
Trotlines may not be used with:

a mainline length exceeding 600 feet;
hooks spaced less than 3 horizontal feet apart; metallic stakes; or the main fishing line and attached hooks and stagings placed above the water's surface.

Tag Requirements

Trotlines in fresh water must be used with a valid gear tag. Properly marked buoys or floats qualify as valid gear tags. Gear tags must be attached within 3 feet of the first hook at each end of the trot line and are valid for 10 days after the date set out.

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You took it straight out of the annual book I read it . I've been following it . Have to find me Somthing better for a tag tho mines not very durable

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I usually use the top of a can when my wife opens up a can of something. I write on it with a water proof marker. Then attach it with a zip tie.

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