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Re: NFC: Minnow traps...
Here's what the Texas regulations say---what do you make of the
defination of the "throat"?
Minnow Trap:
May be used to take NON-GAME fish only.
Trapmay not exceed 24 inches in length or with a throat larger than
one by three inches.
Date sent: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 07:04:35 -0700
From: Wright Huntley <huntley1 at home_com>
Organization: HOLOGRAF
To: nfc at actwin_com
Subject: Re: NFC: Minnow traps...
Send reply to: nfc at actwin_com
>
>
> Gary Rollwage wrote:
> >
> > Anybody out there ever enlarge the openings on wire-type minnow
> > traps to try and catch some larger fish?
>
> Caution: Many state laws forbid larger openings, to protect gamefish.
> In most states, where they are legal, at all, I think they are
> restricted to a 1" diameter.
>
> Check your local regs before you do it, OK?
>
> Wright
>
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