Originally posted by caseguru:
Why is it illegal to use trot lines?
Some water body authorities don't allow trotline fishing. There are seveal lakes like that, most are small or powerplant lakes. I am guessing but, it probably has something to do with the possibility of the heavy line getting sucked into the intake of the cooling system or the like. Just guessing though.
According to this
web page , yes you can use jugs and throwlines but, not trotlines.
"Channel catfish and flathead catfish are present, but only in small numbers.
Since no trotlines are allowed in Lake Pinkston, fishing methods are restricted to rod and reel, throwlines, and jug lines. Flathead catfish are best taken using live baits, such as sunfishes or bullhead catfish. Channel catfish can be taken on a wide variety of baits including shad, minnows, worms, cut bait, shrimp, stink baits, or any number of other baits. Best areas to fish for channel catfish are areas clear of submerged aquatic vegetation in 12 to 1S feet ofwater. Flathead catfish can usually be found along creek channels in 12 to 15 feet ofwater."
