Definition of a drop line by TPWD?

[TXfisher37]

I'm trying to find rules about tagging drop lines by TPWD standards, and all I found was a "throwline", which is defined by:

"For use in fresh water only. A fishing line with five or less hooks and with one end attached to a permanent fixture, a float attached at or above the water line, and a gear tag. Components of a throwline may also include swivels, snaps, rubber and rigid support structures."

The drop lines we use do NOT have a float attached. Would they still count as a throwline by TPWD?

Second question, are gar a game fish now? I know they have limits but if they're a game fish then you aren't allowed to catch them on "throwlines"...

[Kenner97]

Yes it would count as a throwline, as it states attached to a fixture, float or anything above the waterline.

Not sure on the gar, other than you have to report any alligator gar caught.

[Slabby]

Gar are not game fish. Didn't realize it, but yes, looks like you need a float. Don't forget gear tag (can write it on float)

[Slabby]

Yes it would count as a throwline, as it states attached to a fixture, float or anything above the waterline.

Not sure on the gar, other than you have to report any alligator gar caught.

And, not or

[Hoggslayer]

It is a throwline (limbline, Dropline same thing) but you need to put a float and gear tag on it to be legal.

[RiverRat1]

Since when do you have to have a float on a limb line? What would be the purpose?

[tdwinklr]

Since when do you have to have a float on a limb line? What would be the purpose?

2x .......... ?

[Brett A]

Since when do you have to have a float on a limb line? What would be the purpose?

If anything for a visual marker so there isn't a string with rusty hooks hanging when water drops.

[duckmanep]

Since when do you have to have a float on a limb line? What would be the purpose?

started a few years ago along with tagging each of them. visibility I'm guessing.

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[Canoe1]

Since when do you have to have a float on a limb line? What would be the purpose?

I'm thinking two years ago you had to add the floats to limb lines. A few years before that had to start adding tags to limblines

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[Man]

Since when do you have to have a float on a limb line? What would be the purpose?

Helps other people find and check your lines easier.

[Canoe1]

Helps other people find and check your lines easier.

Yup, and takes more stuff to put them out.
I liked limb lines because I could use a bucked and carry all I needed in boat. But not with the floats now.
I'll just jug line now.

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[twistedmidnite]

What momma don't know dont hurt her. I have no problem tagging my lines but I'm not putting a float for every meat head that drives by to see my lines and run them.

[Mitchell8]

Never seent one with a floaty on might as well use jug lines and it say only fur cats

[tkuehn5410]

I got cited for no gear tags on throw lines a couple years ago and they didn't cite me for no flotation device on them.