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Beginners trotline
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06/17/16 02:13 PM
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Nickbyrd
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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
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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
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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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Re: Beginners trotline
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06/17/16 09:47 PM
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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
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06/18/16 08:13 PM
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Re: Beginners trotline
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06/18/16 08:54 PM
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Re: Beginners trotline
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06/18/16 09:06 PM
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taterpop
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It's a start Nick keep it up.
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Re: Beginners trotline
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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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Re: Beginners trotline
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06/20/16 03:55 PM
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A turtle and a catfish smells better than a skunk. Keep after 'em!
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Re: Beginners trotline
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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
PB 35lb flathead
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Re: Beginners trotline
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06/21/16 12:15 PM
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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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Re: Beginners trotline
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06/21/16 01:56 PM
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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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Re: Beginners trotline
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06/21/16 03:18 PM
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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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Re: Beginners trotline
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06/21/16 03:23 PM
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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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Re: Beginners trotline
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06/21/16 04:50 PM
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Fishingking
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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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