Beginners trotline

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 !!

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.

they just blue gills no biggie . I ate the bodies lol don't like wasting things . ....

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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It's a start Nick keep it up.

Thanks bud ! Tried again the next nite only got a cat smaller than that one def not even picture worthy haha

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

Man those sure are some blue waters where you're fishing;) great spot in the winter for blues

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

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

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.

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

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.

Sounds perfect

cut up empty bleach or laundry detergent containers. IF there is a Laundromat near you, you can find empty ones there in the trash most likely.