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Re: NFC: Minnow traps...



So if I modified the opening(I think it is 1" dia.) to be 1 x 3 --- 
it would still be legal?

Date sent:      	Tue, 29 Aug 2000 09:11:03 -0500 (CDT)
From:           	Sajjad Lateef <sajjad at acm_org>
To:             	nfc at actwin_com
Subject:        	Re: NFC: Minnow traps...
Send reply to:  	nfc at actwin_com

> 
> The throat is surely the opening in the trap where the fish come in. 
> 
> Sajjad
> 
> On Tue, 29 Aug 2000, Gary Rollwage wrote:
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> > 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. 
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> > 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
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> > > 
> > > 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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> > Gary Rollwage
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> > Cost Accounting Mgr.
> > Oil States Ind.
> > Email:grollwag at oilstates_com
> > Phone: 817-548-4829
> > Fax: 817-548-4252
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Gary Rollwage

Cost Accounting Mgr.
Oil States Ind.
Email:grollwag at oilstates_com
Phone: 817-548-4829
Fax: 817-548-4252




  

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