2OLD2W8
Regular Member
Trot line and/or set line fishing is a legal method of "unattended" fishing in many parts of Florida. So......,
"Technically" using the state's definition of fishing, in conjunction with F.S. 790.25 (3) (h), a person engaged in the setline or trotline fishing activity should be legal to open carry as long as their (unattended) legal lines are in the water.
Could this be, as stated by law, a legal avenue to open carry 24/7 ?????
Additionally, for participants using motorcycles or bicycles as a mode of transportation, the gear needed is also much less cumbersome . No need for rod and/or reel anymore.
Per, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,
(Fishing regulations)
Methods of taking fish
Nongame Fish: all freshwater fish are defined as nongame fish, except grass carp and fish defined as freshwater game fish. Note: Alligator gar require a scientific collector’s permit to take.
Nongame fish may be taken:
With pole-and-line, or rod-and-reel, and by bush hook, setline or trotline baited with cut bait or other substance; but not including live game fish or any part of any game fish; bush hooks, setlines or trotlines (limited to 25 hooks total) are permitted for taking nongame fish for personal use, but only in those areas where trotlines may be lawfully used in accordance with the Wildlife Code of the State of Florida. Refer to the “Commercial Freshwater Fisheries Rules and Regulations Summary.” Bush hooks, setlines and trotlines must be clearly and legibly marked with the harvester’s name and address while being used or possessed in or upon the waters of the state.
"Technically" using the state's definition of fishing, in conjunction with F.S. 790.25 (3) (h), a person engaged in the setline or trotline fishing activity should be legal to open carry as long as their (unattended) legal lines are in the water.
Could this be, as stated by law, a legal avenue to open carry 24/7 ?????
Additionally, for participants using motorcycles or bicycles as a mode of transportation, the gear needed is also much less cumbersome . No need for rod and/or reel anymore.
Per, The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission,
(Fishing regulations)
Methods of taking fish
Nongame Fish: all freshwater fish are defined as nongame fish, except grass carp and fish defined as freshwater game fish. Note: Alligator gar require a scientific collector’s permit to take.
Nongame fish may be taken:
With pole-and-line, or rod-and-reel, and by bush hook, setline or trotline baited with cut bait or other substance; but not including live game fish or any part of any game fish; bush hooks, setlines or trotlines (limited to 25 hooks total) are permitted for taking nongame fish for personal use, but only in those areas where trotlines may be lawfully used in accordance with the Wildlife Code of the State of Florida. Refer to the “Commercial Freshwater Fisheries Rules and Regulations Summary.” Bush hooks, setlines and trotlines must be clearly and legibly marked with the harvester’s name and address while being used or possessed in or upon the waters of the state.