red fish question

[Muddy Bud]

Argue 4 but please quit arguing 5. 5 is not option here however you look at it. You have 1 tag on your license for 1 redfish over 28". You have to apply for the second one by mailing in the first used tag. Even if you use the $40 overnight express mail it won't be back by the time you get off the water.

FTR: I read it as you can keep 3 slot reds and 1 over 28" for a total of 4 fish.

Bingo

[switchbackxt]

You do not have to mail in your used tags. I buy my bonus tags each year at academy. This year with the change in the way the regulations read, I was able to purchase my bonus tag at the same time I bought my license.

[captainsling]

You can take the red drum tag on your license to any license dealer and obtain your bonus red drum tag. This will interrupt your trip and be an inconvenience, but you could get the other tag in the same day.

Technically if you got the bonus tag, you could have 5 legally in your possession if the two bonus tags are properly obtained and on the fish.

[jds247]

You can have my tag . Ill never use it . Looks like you can keep 4 total .id be all over a under 20 tag though . 16/18 inches is the best eating .

[Kenner97]

You have to send in the original oversized tag, with the bay system and your name before you get another tag. So you can only keep your slot limit and 1 oversized. Therefore 4 reds with original tag and then after you receive the bonus tag you can keep another 4. You are NOT allowed to keep 5.

[Capt Glenn]

From the TPWD website...

Bonus Red Drum Tag
Type 599:$3
This tag is required for an individual to take an additional red drum per license year over the maximum length limit of 28 inches. Bonus tag can be purchased at any license sales location upon presenting a valid fishing license or other valid personal identification. Only one bonus tag allowed per person per year.

[dpg481]

From the TPWD website...

Bonus Red Drum Tag
Type 599:$3
This tag is required for an individual to take an additional red drum per license year over the maximum length limit of 28 inches. Bonus tag can be purchased at any license sales location upon presenting a valid fishing license or other valid personal identification. Only one bonus tag allowed per person per year.

After I read this it seemed a guy could just go to the store and buy the bonus before fishing. Its probably a good thing im going with a guide. I will call him tomorrow and ask. I will post the answer.

[captainsling]

After I read this it seemed a guy could just go to the store and buy the bonus before fishing. Its probably a good thing im going with a guide. I will call him tomorrow and ask. I will post the answer.

That's what I tried telling everyone a little while ago. Never seen anything about mailing it in.

[captainsling]

From the TPWD website...

Bonus Red Drum Tag
Type 599:$3
This tag is required for an individual to take an additional red drum per license year over the maximum length limit of 28 inches. Bonus tag can be purchased at any license sales location upon presenting a valid fishing license or other valid personal identification. Only one bonus tag allowed per person per year.

This would allow you to keep a fifth!

[chopsknives]

Remember this if you were to keep an oversized Red w/o a tag you will have to pay the state the cost of raising said fish - this can be 30 - 40 years and this can be VERY costly!!!! We were fishing in Port A and everyone was catching big Bull Reds and when I was walking out on the jetty there were two guys with poles out and when I went to duck under their lines I noticed no lines and price tags on their reels?? I asked em bout it and they informed me they were Game Wardens and they were writing people up for keeping oversized Reds and one of em told me that each Redfish kept that night was averaging about $3,000 to replace plus a fine plus confiscation of vehicle and tackle!!

[Poco]

Argue 4 but please quit arguing 5. 5 is not option here however you look at it. You have 1 tag on your license for 1 redfish over 28". You have to apply for the second one by mailing in the first used tag. Even if you use the $40 overnight express mail it won't be back by the time you get off the water.



FTR: I read it as you can keep 3 slot reds and 1 over 28" for a total of 4 fish.

Bingo!! It ain't that hard to figure out. No way you can get the second bonus tag with out getting away from the water.

Ray

[manwitaplan]

From the TPWD website...

Bonus Red Drum Tag
Type 599:$3
This tag is required for an individual to take an additional red drum per license year over the maximum length limit of 28 inches. Bonus tag can be purchased at any license sales location upon presenting a valid fishing license or other valid personal identification. Only one bonus tag allowed per person per year.

Bingo!! It ain't that hard to figure out. No way you can get the second bonus tag with out getting away from the water.

Ray

Not according to the rule book. I had no idea you could buy a bonus tag prior to using your tag on your license.

In 1997 I caught a 47 inch fish in the surf on trout gear. When I finally landed it the fish died with in a minute due to being so tired. I kept it used tag and ate it.

Back then you had to mail it off.

[Poco]

You cant buy a bonus tag. Its issued for free after you turn in your first redfish tag. A person only gets two oversize reds a year...period!!

Ray

[akey]

You cant buy a bonus tag. Its issued for free after you turn in your first redfish tag. A person only gets two oversize reds a year...period!!

Ray

Not according to TPWD.

Bonus Red Drum Tag

Type 599:
$3

This tag is required for an individual to take an additional red drum per license year over the maximum length limit of 28 inches. Bonus tag can be purchased at any license sales location upon presenting a valid fishing license or other valid personal identification. Only one bonus tag allowed per person per year.

[Stuck]

Not according to TPWD.

Bonus Red Drum Tag

Type 599:
$3

This tag is required for an individual to take an additional red drum per license year over the maximum length limit of 28 inches. Bonus tag can be purchased at any license sales location upon presenting a valid fishing license or other valid personal identification. Only one bonus tag allowed per person per year.

Well once again the government is f'n things up. These are your breeding fish and has been proven required to keep a healthy population in the bay system. (once they reach 30+ reds move to the gulf) TDW had it right when the slot was topped at 28". Don't take this the wrong way, I don't have a problem with people keeping 1 large fish a year and enjoy seeing new records set. But in 26yrs of fishing 3' of water or less I've only had to let 1 red go because it was over 28". That tag will be still be on my license on Sept. 1st every year regardless.