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by SWFinatic
Thu Mar 28, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: New Statewide Trout Regs - March 26th
Replies: 5
Views: 248

Re: New Statewide Trout Regs - March 26th

I watched the meeting on TPWD’s YouTube channel. I don’t have the link but it should be viewable on their website since they carried it live.
by SWFinatic
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:56 am
Forum: New to Kayaking
Topic: Educate me on Hobie drives
Replies: 1
Views: 25

Re: Educate me on Hobie drives

I’m not100% certain on this but I’m pretty sure the mast diameter is the same from the GT drives to the current drives. The mast length is going to vary. Keep in mind the turbo fins are longer so that is going to obviously require deeper water to be able to peddle in.
by SWFinatic
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:53 am
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: New Statewide Trout Regs - March 26th
Replies: 5
Views: 248

Re: New Statewide Trout Regs - March 26th

Wanted to make pass along an update. The commission met during a work secession yesterday (3-27-24) and made a couple of modifications to the proposal on the table. One of the changes was changing the oversized limit from 30” to 28” minimum length. The second was removing the language regarding no o...
by SWFinatic
Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: Kayaks & Kayak Gear
Topic: 2016 Hobie Pro-angler 14 with Malone Trailer for Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 92

Re: 2016 Hobie Pro-angler 14 with Malone Trailer for Sale

Here are the photos in a different format.
by SWFinatic
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:20 am
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: New Statewide Trout Regs - March 26th
Replies: 5
Views: 248

Re: New Statewide Trout Regs - March 26th

Yes sir it’s official now. I expect this rule to be temporary though. The commission is currently taking input regarding another proposed spotted sea trout rule change that would implement a tagging system for any trout over 30” similar to what we have with redfish. However if passed there will be n...
by SWFinatic
Fri Mar 08, 2024 9:56 am
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: AP to Port A (03/02,03/05)
Replies: 11
Views: 454

Re: AP to Port A (03/02,03/5)

I didn’t read the link but I know of someone who received a citation for this and Ive also seen a GW write a citation on Lone Star Law for this. A friend of mine who fished a lot on the Brazos river with limb and trot lines was fishing with us in AP last summer. We saw a GW at the boat ramp and he ...
by SWFinatic
Thu Mar 07, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: AP to Port A (03/02,03/05)
Replies: 11
Views: 454

Re: AP to Port A (03/02,03/5)

I didn’t read the link but I know of someone who received a citation for this and Ive also seen a GW write a citation on Lone Star Law for this. A friend of mine who fished a lot on the Brazos river with limb and trot lines was fishing with us in AP last summer. We saw a GW at the boat ramp and he a...
by SWFinatic
Thu Mar 07, 2024 5:13 pm
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: AP to Port A (03/02,03/05)
Replies: 11
Views: 454

Re: AP to Port A (03/02,03/5)

Trot lines are illegal in brackish or salt water in Texas. Report it to a game warden.
by SWFinatic
Wed Mar 06, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: Kayaks & Kayak Gear
Topic: Kayak ..trailer…fish finder/gps
Replies: 3
Views: 968

Re: Kayak ..trailer…fish finder/gps

Awesome setup!!
by SWFinatic
Tue Feb 27, 2024 8:28 pm
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: Need input...
Replies: 8
Views: 1040

Re: Need input...

I can only speak to the kind of fishing I do chasing reds in the flats. For me I don’t need it. I’m rarely using pedals when I’m fishing anyway because it’s usually too shallow. But I’ve done some bass fishing in Hobies in the past and wished I had reverse. I would expect river fishing to be similar...
by SWFinatic
Tue Feb 27, 2024 5:40 pm
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: Need input...
Replies: 8
Views: 1040

Re: Need input...

I hear ya on the shoulder issues. I’ve had many peddle kayaks, mostly Hobies. I have been on and fished out of several others. Couple of things- First there are obviously 2 styles of peddle drive systems (rotary or bicycle style and flipper style). Quality makes a night and day difference es with pe...
by SWFinatic
Thu Feb 15, 2024 5:15 pm
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: I sure hope this turns out the way it seems
Replies: 12
Views: 1821

Re: I sure hope this turns out the way it seems

*Update: I did go ahead and take the reel to Roy's for a good cleaning. They changed out the line roller bearing but otherwise just cleaned it and the reel was given a clean bill of health. This coming year I will add a 1000 size reel for those light lures and extra spooky fish. Most of my life I j...
by SWFinatic
Fri Jan 26, 2024 7:31 am
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: TPWD Sets Public Meetings
Replies: 39
Views: 12262

Re: TPWD Sets Public Meetings

The new trout regulations have been voted on and adopted by the commission to become effective by late March. 3 fish per day bag limit 15”-20” slot limit 1 fish per day over 30” as part of the daily bag limit. As I understand it in March the commission will also plan to vote and adopt a tagging sys...
by SWFinatic
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:30 pm
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: TPWD Sets Public Meetings
Replies: 39
Views: 12262

Re: TPWD Sets Public Meetings

saltykat wrote: Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:36 pm Is this for the entire coast or just matagorda south?
Entire coast
by SWFinatic
Thu Jan 25, 2024 10:57 am
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: TPWD Sets Public Meetings
Replies: 39
Views: 12262

Re: TPWD Sets Public Meetings

The new trout regulations have been voted on and adopted by the commission to become effective by late March. 3 fish per day bag limit 15”-20” slot limit 1 fish per day over 30” as part of the daily bag limit. As I understand it in March the commission will also plan to vote and adopt a tagging syst...
by SWFinatic
Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: TPWD Sets Public Meetings
Replies: 39
Views: 12262

Re: TPWD Sets Public Meetings

Listening to the Commission work session currently being held, they discussed the proposed trout reg changes. Sounds like they are going to propose and vote on (I believe tomorrow) a 3 fish per day bag limit with a 15”-20” slot limit and 1 spotted sea trout per day over 28” as part of the daily bag ...
by SWFinatic
Thu Jan 18, 2024 6:06 pm
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: mitchell's cut
Replies: 3
Views: 1115

Re: mitchell's cut

Why not just launch at east Matty?
by SWFinatic
Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: Kayaks & Kayak Gear
Topic: Power pole micro
Replies: 4
Views: 1127

Re: Power pole micro

Location?
by SWFinatic
Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:51 pm
Forum: Kayaks & Kayak Gear
Topic: 2017 Hobie Tandem island for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 906

Re: 2017 Hobie Tandem island for sale

I’ll PM you my number you can send them to me and I’ll post them for you. Also please include your location.
by SWFinatic
Thu Jan 04, 2024 2:38 pm
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: TPWD Sets Public Meetings
Replies: 39
Views: 12262

Re: TPWD Sets Public Meetings

I was really hoping for that too. Or allowing 1 fish over 20” in the bag would be even better. There is still time! I wrote them about that specifically too. Based on decades of history once TPWD gets to this point (public comments) it’s a done deal. I’ll be shocked if any changes are made to the c...
by SWFinatic
Wed Jan 03, 2024 8:32 pm
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: TPWD Sets Public Meetings
Replies: 39
Views: 12262

Re: TPWD Sets Public Meetings

Yeah that makes sense. I was hoping instead of allowing one 25” fish per day they would include an option like they have for oversized redfish where you’re allowed one per year with an option to buy another bonus tag but make the oversize at 25” minimum length. Doesn’t look like that will happen.
by SWFinatic
Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: TPWD Sets Public Meetings
Replies: 39
Views: 12262

Re: TPWD Sets Public Meetings

The changes are probably coming. 15-20 with a 3 fish limit. 1Trout over 25" being part of the daily bag. I do not agree with this proposal and have sent the needed replies. I will also be a the Rockport meeting on Jan. 9. My biggest issue is not allowing 20-25 to be retained at all. I think th...
by SWFinatic
Tue Jan 02, 2024 9:23 am
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: Happy New Year's TKF
Replies: 8
Views: 1279

Re: Happy New Year's TKF

Happy New Year gang!
by SWFinatic
Fri Nov 10, 2023 7:02 pm
Forum: Saltwater
Topic: New Louisiana Speck Regs
Replies: 7
Views: 3844

Re: New Louisiana Speck Regs

I’m hearing it’s looking like 15-20” 3 per day with one over sized. I still haven’t heard any more details on the oversized. I also haven’t heard if it’s going to be the entire Texas coast or the coast or just south of Sargent.

This is hear say at this point though.