LDWF Fishing Terms #1

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Angling

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To fish with rod, fishing pole or hook and line, with or without a reel.

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Bag Limit/Creel Limit

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The maximum number of a species permitted to be taken by one person in any one day.

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Bait or Fish Seine

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A net measuring no more than 30 feet in length with a mesh size not exceeding 1/4-inch mesh bar, 1/2-inch mesh stretched, and operated solely on foot and solely by hand, without any mechanical device, pulley or mechanical assistance whatsoever.

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Bait Species

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All species of fish and other aquatic life utilized for bait.

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Bandit Gear

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Vertical hook-and-line gear with rods attached to a vessel and with line retrieved by manual, electric or hydraulic reels. (Use prohibited in state waters)

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Bona Fide Resident

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A person who has resided in the state continuously for six months prior to applying for a license and has shown intent to remain by establishing legal domicile in Louisiana.

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Bream Trap

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A recreational trap no longer than 24 inches with a throat no greater than 1 by 3 inches used to capture bream for use as recreational bait.

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Can

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A metal container of not more than 55-gallon capacity set for the purpose of taking fish.

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Cast Net

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A light circular net of vegetable or synthetic materials weighted around its perimeter and thrown by hand over the water.

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Crab Dropnet

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A device constructed with vegetable, synthetic, or metal fibers attached to a wire frame forming a net basket, used for taking crabs, operated solely by hand.