Here is the reg from 2010
Trotlines, Limb lines And Jugs Trotlines consist of a main line with drop lines to which single hooks are attached. Drop lines must not be closer than 24 inches. Nongame fish, except paddlefish, may be taken without limit; game fish, except catfish, may not be taken. There is no limit on catfish, except only 1 fish may exceed 34 inches.
Sportfishing trotlines, limblines and jugs must be tagged and/or marked with the owner’s name or current TWRA identification number. Trotlines attached to the bank must be tagged on the line within five feet of the bank. Other trotlines must be tagged within five feet of either end, and floating trotlines must be marked on floats.
The holder of a sport fishing license may use one or more trotlines not having a combination of more than 100 hooks. Limblines (including yoyos) must be tagged above water level and are allowed only one hook per line. Sport anglers are limited to 25 limblines. Sport anglers are limited to 50 jugs or blocks and each with only one hook.
Trotlines, limblines and jugs must be run at least once each day and are prohibited within 1,000 yards below any TVA or Corps of Engineers dam. Trotlines may not be set within 100 yards of the mouth of any river, creek or slough.
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