Jug Question (legal issues)

[Stringer]

I've searched this forum and others and have found lots of info on how to make jugs, but what I'm looking for is info on whether you have to put your name, date, etc...on each jug... I'm planning on making about 5 jugs to set out while fishing rod n reel from the yak.

[Randy]

Stringer this may help, straight from TPWD for Texas.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/annual/fish/legaldevice.phtml
Jugline:
For use in FRESH WATER only. A fishing line with five or less hooks tied to a free-floating device.
May be used to take NONGAME fish, channel catfish, blue catfish and flathead catfish only.
Placement and Location Restrictions: Juglines may not be used in
Community Fishing Lakes
Reservoirs or sections of rivers lying totally within the boundaries of a state park
Lake Bastrop in Bastrop County
Bellwood Lake in Smith County
Lake Bryan in Brazos County
Boerne City Park Lake in Kendall County
Lakes Coffee Mill and Davy Crockett in Fannin County
Dixieland Reservoir in Cameron County
Gibbons Creek Reservoir in Grimes County
Lake Pflugerville in Travis County
Tankersley Reservoir in Titus County
Tagging and Marking Requirements:
Must be used with a valid GEAR TAG (see Definitions) attached within 6 inches of the free-floating device; gear tag is valid for 30 days after the date set out and must include the number of the permit to sell nongame fish taken from fresh water, if applicable.
For non-commercial purposes, a jugline must be marked with a white, free-floating device.
For commercial purposes, a jugline must be marked with an orange, free-floating device.

[MUDHOLE KID]

Although It's Not Permitted On My Home Lake.all Jugs Fished In South Carolina Must Have The Owners Name And Address On Each Jug.

[Stringer]

I went to the TPWD originally,but got lost in all the links lol....only managed to find trot lines on my own.

Thanks for the help.

[TXPalerider]

In Texas must be white and have name, address, and date (redate every 30 days) on each. Get a biggun!!

[Randy]

If you are using the jugs made with the PVC and white noodle, we write our name and info on the stem with a "sharpie", when the date is expired, wipe it off with fingernail polish remover and write on the new date.

[.NET Programmer]

Is it legal to jug @ lake travis in austin....I got lost in all the links myself.

[waterspout]

yes, acording to this any legal means

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fish/infish/lakes/travis/lake_id.htm

[.NET Programmer]

I check out the link but it didn't say anything out jug lines.