texasfishingforum.com logo
Main Menu
Advertisement
Affiliates
Advertisement
Newest Members
TraeMartin, Power-Pole CS, T-Rigger, JoeGoes, EcKo
119150 Registered Users
Top Posters(All Time)
hopalong 120,565
TexDawg 119,510
Bigbob_FTW 94,875
John175☮ 85,892
Pilothawk 83,259
Bob Davis 81,465
Mark Perry 72,280
Derek 🐝 68,311
JDavis7873 67,416
Forum Statistics
Forums59
Topics1,037,798
Posts13,934,681
Members144,150
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
Print Thread
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3
Re: Wear your Kill Switch - Sept 1, 2019 [Re: Debra Hengst] #13269452 09/04/19 12:07 AM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 251
I
Igofish2 Offline
Angler
Offline
Angler
I
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 251
I will amend my statement by saying. I'm guilty of removing my PFD once I'm back inside the 'NO WAKE'. That may be hard to remember the next time at the Falcon SP ramp.

Moritz Chevrolet - 9101 Camp Bowie W Blvd, Fort Worth, TX - Monte Coon (817) 696-2003
Re: Wear your Kill Switch - Sept 1, 2019 [Re: Debra Hengst] #13269472 09/04/19 12:30 AM
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 21,101
buda13 Offline
TFF Guru
Offline
TFF Guru
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 21,101
It’s been a requirement in tournaments forever.. not that big of a deal to adapt it full time. I really think it’s geared more toward the pleasure boat crowd as most bass boats come standard with a hot foot these days. Unless it sticks the boat isn’t going anywhere faster than about 2 mph if the driver is ejected. If you don’t wear a life jacket wrap the lanyard around the gear shifter so you’ll remember to attach to your wrist or belt loop before taking off on your next run. Easy stuff.




Re: Wear your Kill Switch - Sept 1, 2019 [Re: Burbarry] #13269594 09/04/19 01:53 AM
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 586
TX Rig Offline
Pro Angler
Offline
Pro Angler
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 586
Originally Posted by Burbarry
I always wear mine but I need to buy a new one that isn't a string maybe the spring type cord that I can put on my wrist easier.


You mean that nothing but string for a kill switch lanyard needs to be replaced? LOL I bought a new bright RED plastic coated one a last year because I was afraid of being DQ at a tournament for the warn out string that once was a proper kill switch lanyard. This leaves me with a question. What qualifies as a legal kill switch lanyard? A string or a proper fully intact bright RED lanyard? Does anyone know the answer?


Tx Rig-Stats
Bassmasters Lunker Club 10.5# 3/08
Mad Dog 1st HS/BB 9.25# 9/08
DPT 2nd HS 15.5# 3/10
JCO 1st HS/BB 8.25# 6/10
LFBB BB 8.25# 6/10
DPT 4th HS 22.9# 3/2011
DPT 3rd HS 22.27# 4/14
DPT 4th HS 11.43# 4/16
VFE 3rd HS 4.80# 8/16
DPT 1st HS 15.17# 4/17
DPT 3rd HS 13.63# 4/18
VFE 2nd HS 8.0# 4/18
VFE 3rd HS 8.77# 5/18
DPS 1st BB/HS 5/19
Re: Wear your Kill Switch - Sept 1, 2019 [Re: Debra Hengst] #13269620 09/04/19 02:16 AM
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 671
J
Jake Blood Offline
Pro Angler
Offline
Pro Angler
J
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 671
For those of you forgetting that you have the kill switch lanyard attached and are pulling it out when you stand to fish.. I have the solution. Works great and you will remember it is there. Might also give you a bit of sympathy for your scaly rivals lol

Oh, and I apologize for the face.. think I got it from my mother.

[Linked Image]

Re: Wear your Kill Switch - Sept 1, 2019 [Re: Igofish2] #13269698 09/04/19 03:39 AM
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 23,167
S
SteezMacQueen Offline
TFF Guru
Offline
TFF Guru
S
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 23,167
Originally Posted by Igofish2
The simple way to follow the letter of the law. Is wear your lifejacket with Kill Switch attached, when the big motor is running. No IF's , AND's or BUT's.
Even with the kill switch w/ a long cord, plugged into your BUTT.

But that’s not the letter of the law.

You simply need to have the kill switch attached to your person in a way that it will disconnect if the driver is tossed overboard. A neoprene wrist band is prefect. Not easy to slide off and on, but it shouldn’t be.

It’s just a “seatbelt law” and, eventually, it will be second nature.


Eat. Sleep. Fish.
Re: Wear your Kill Switch - Sept 1, 2019 [Re: Jarrett Latta] #13269929 09/04/19 01:30 PM
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 13,503
Ken A. Offline
Groovy
Offline
Groovy
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 13,503
Originally Posted by Jarrett Latta
So if I'm practicing for a tournament and forget to attach it, is that a question that can be asked on the polygraph? All the polys I've taken atleased asked "have you broke any state laws"


They always go through the questions prior to hooking you up to the polygraph machine too. If you forgot during practice just be transparent and tell them before they hook you up. Problem solved.



Re: Wear your Kill Switch - Sept 1, 2019 [Re: Debra Hengst] #13270435 09/04/19 09:42 PM
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 75,515
banker-always fishing Offline
Pumpkin Head
Offline
Pumpkin Head
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 75,515
Good law. Glad it is on the books. cheers


[Linked Image][Linked Image]

IGFA World Record Rio Grande Cichlid. Lake Dunlap.

John 3:16

Sinner's Prayer. God forgive me a sinner. I accept Jesus Christ as my Savior !
Re: Wear your Kill Switch - Sept 1, 2019 [Re: SteezMacQueen] #13270544 09/04/19 11:03 PM
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 251
I
Igofish2 Offline
Angler
Offline
Angler
I
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 251
Originally Posted by SteezMacQueen
Originally Posted by Igofish2
The simple way to follow the letter of the law. Is wear your lifejacket with Kill Switch attached, when the big motor is running. No IF's , AND's or BUT's.
Even with the kill switch w/ a long cord, plugged into your BUTT.

But that’s not the letter of the law.

You simply need to have the kill switch attached to your person in a way that it will disconnect if the driver is tossed overboard. A neoprene wrist band is prefect. Not easy to slide off and on, but it shouldn’t be.

It’s just a “seatbelt law” and, eventually, it will be second nature.


The way I read the new law is. If you are above idle speed . You need to have a Kill Switch attached to your body.
If you always 'WEAR' a PFD while running above idle w/ Kill Switch attached to the PFD.
Your good. If you don't like wearing a PFD, then you can use any of the options
IMO, nobody should have a problem with this Reg.

Re: Wear your Kill Switch - Sept 1, 2019 [Re: Debra Hengst] #13270659 09/05/19 12:20 AM
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 287
B
basshc Offline
Angler
Offline
Angler
B
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 287
BS deal that and the other 800 new laws you all don’t think there were enough laws out there 20 years ago maybe a few are needed but not 800 and we are payin all these politicians sack draggers.

Re: Wear your Kill Switch - Sept 1, 2019 [Re: Debra Hengst] #13270663 09/05/19 12:24 AM
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 85,892
John175☮ Offline
MACHO MAN
Offline
MACHO MAN
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 85,892
I remember the original thread on the proposed law...did anyone ever die because of no kill switch?


“Do not pray for easier lives. Pray to be stronger men.” -JFK
Re: Wear your Kill Switch - Sept 1, 2019 [Re: Igofish2] #13270766 09/05/19 01:58 AM
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 4,079
D
David Burton Online Content
TFF Team Angler
Online Content
TFF Team Angler
D
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 4,079
Originally Posted by Igofish2
I will amend my statement by saying. I'm guilty of removing my PFD once I'm back inside the 'NO WAKE'. That may be hard to remember the next time at the Falcon SP ramp.

Not a problem, you are below headway Speed. Not that it is the best idea, but I understand.


David Burton
2015 Skeeter FX 21 +Ultrex +Helix 12 (x3) +Mega360 +MegaLive
Re: Wear your Kill Switch - Sept 1, 2019 [Re: Debra Hengst] #13270795 09/05/19 02:27 AM
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 413
TX Strampion Offline
Angler
Offline
Angler
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 413
Wow, I genuinely assumed that most people were already using their kill switch. I hope that doesn't come across as finger wagging. Just a little surprising.

Re: Wear your Kill Switch - Sept 1, 2019 [Re: TX Strampion] #13270812 09/05/19 02:55 AM
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 7,120
J
Jeezy Offline
TFF Celebrity
Offline
TFF Celebrity
J
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 7,120
Originally Posted by TX Strampion
Wow, I genuinely assumed that most people were already using their kill switch. I hope that doesn't come across as finger wagging. Just a little surprising.


I wear mine when I’m in a tournament. I wear it sometimes when I’m not. I have a hot foot. I just don’t need a law to tell me to wear one. Not sure how many people are killed by empty boats but I do know that the government likes finding new ways to take your money. I’m always surprised at how excited all of these red staters are about new regulations and fewer freedoms!

And still have no idea how this law is supposed to be enforced. Haven’t seen a game warden boat in over a year and I’ve been on at least 7 lakes in that time.

It’s no biggie, not worth arguing about for sure, just throwing out 2 pennies on a public forum.


“The more you know about Donald Trump, the less likely you are to vote for him. The more you know about his business enterprises, the less successful he looks. The more you know about his political giving, the less Republican he looks.” - Lindsey Graham, 2016
Re: Wear your Kill Switch - Sept 1, 2019 [Re: Debra Hengst] #13270817 09/05/19 03:00 AM
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 332
S
Sgrem Offline
Angler
Offline
Angler
S
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 332
My boat is over 26ft and thus not required under this law.

I have always worn the kill switch and will continue.

This law is not to save you. It is to save everyone else when your boat continues on without a Captain. Just like airplane seatbelts.....they arent for you. They are to keep you from smashing into everyone else. Think about it......

Re: Wear your Kill Switch - Sept 1, 2019 [Re: Debra Hengst] #13270832 09/05/19 03:23 AM
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,738
B
bronco71 Online Content
TFF Team Angler
Online Content
TFF Team Angler
B
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,738
I have been somewhat lax in the past about using the kill switch and wearing my pfd when running but with the new law it has become very easy for me to grab the pdf with the kill switch attached from my drivers seat and put it on. When stopping just slip the pfd off and drop it in the seat....not an issue even though I don't totally agree with the law.


1987 Nitro MX185/Mercury Black Max 150
1999 Triton TX21/225 Mercury Optimax
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3
Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread

© 1998-2022 OUTDOOR SITES NETWORK all rights reserved USA and Worldwide
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.3