Netting Reg's.?

[2jigs]

I was out Mon. eve & saw some guys putting out some kind of net over behind Patten island in about 3-6ft. of water. It was right at dark & they were acting like they were getting away with somthing. Anyone know what they would be netting that shallow? And do you have to have a special license to use a huge net (50-75ft.) from a boat?emoScratch

 

[BigFishGuide]

I think all they need is a commercial fishing liscense and to stay down away from the dam on either side 1,000 or 800 feet. The net should not impede a boats passage.

A Commerical fishermen on Nick-A-Jack Lake put a couple of nets around the islands that floated up to the surface. They were not properly weighted and a guy from a dog fight hit the net and damaged his lower unit. I think they (commericial fishermen) are suppose to have their name attached to the nets. Not real sure who checks and monitors those guys. I do think they need closer monitoring. Seemed like when we were on some good bass we would crankbait a net up from time to time.

 

[rsimms]

Here is the Link to the Commercial Fishing Regulations: http://www.state.tn.us/twra/fish/Commercial/TN_com_reg_07.pdf

BFG, they must be 1,000 YARDS beneath the long wing wall... and yes, all commercial gear must be tagged with users name, address, etc. More details at link above.