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 Items need to use bass buddy on Texas Lakes
#9783947
03/01/14 03:11 PM
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add147
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I was able to snag a bass buddy over the winter for a steal of a price. It is register and all that stuff but I need to know what else is required to be able to use it on Texas lakes. I know I have to have life jackets and I think I have to have some sort of a sound device. I will only be using it during the day so I will not need any lights. I will not be out in large open water areas just in coves and the smaller lakes that have state parks.
It there any thing else I will need on board? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!!
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 Re: Items need to use bass buddy on Texas Lakes
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#9783958
03/01/14 03:16 PM
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steveiam
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Congrats on snagging the boat--
Best advice I think I can give is go to the TP&W website and look at the requirements there.
Someone with good intentions could leave something out and you know what that could mean.
Enjoy!
What has happed to you does not define who you are-
HOW you react to what happens to you DOES!
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Re: Items need to use bass buddy on Texas Lakes
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#9784247
03/01/14 06:16 PM
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PKfishin
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If you have a motor you need a registration sticker. Bunch of other stuff on TPWD site, flashlight/boat lights, whistle, etc.
John 21:3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee.
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Re: Items need to use bass buddy on Texas Lakes
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#9785834
03/02/14 12:42 PM
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Lil joe
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Re: Items need to use bass buddy on Texas Lakes
[Re: PKfishin]
#9786802
03/02/14 06:45 PM
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RedRanger
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If you have a motor you need a registration sticker. Bunch of other stuff on TPWD site, flashlight/boat lights, whistle, etc. Whistle and Flashlight? He's fishing not leading a parade........
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Re: Items need to use bass buddy on Texas Lakes
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#9786864
03/02/14 07:02 PM
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coachallentca
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If you have a motor you need a registration sticker. Bunch of other stuff on TPWD site, flashlight/boat lights, whistle, etc. Whistle and Flashlight? He's fishing not leading a parade........ 
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Re: Items need to use bass buddy on Texas Lakes
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#9787366
03/02/14 09:33 PM
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K.D.
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If you have it registered and have TX numbers on it you've got most of the battle won. You will need lights if out after sunset or before sunrise like any other vessel. You also will need a sound producing device. Here is what I have on mt boat. With just a little air pressure you make a big sound. http://www.basspro.com/SeaSense-Safety-Blaster-Horn/product/67743/You also might consider an orange kayak flag to increase your visibility to boaters or wear a blaze orange hat. I've been amazed at how close people get before they ever see me. The requirements are here. Read carefully as not everything applies. Most will be dependent on size. But once you put a trolling motor on it, regardless of size, you must have TX numbers to be legal. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/boat/safety/vessel_requirements/
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Re: Items need to use bass buddy on Texas Lakes
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#9791070
03/03/14 08:30 PM
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add147
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K.D. thanks! I've already got TX numbers just want to fish on some small lakes in East Texas with my 14 year old son. No night fishing or anything light that.
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Re: Items need to use bass buddy on Texas Lakes
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#9791870
03/04/14 12:20 AM
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Fish Chaser
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I had a 10' Bass Buster type boat and used to fish Monticello, Cypress Springs, Bob Sandlin, Gilmer, Fork and many other lakes in it. Stick to the major creeks in those lakes and you'll be fine and catch a lot of fish.
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Re: Items need to use bass buddy on Texas Lakes
[Re: Lil joe]
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03/04/14 04:47 AM
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JimRinTX
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Onjly required if boat is 16' or longer.
A bad day fishing is better than a good day doing anything else.
Retired US Army Master Sergeant. Infantryman and later Tanker 19K
Viet Nam and Dessert Storm Vet.
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