TROTLINE

Trotline

A trotline is a heavy fishing line with baited hooks attached at intervals by means of branch lines called snoods. A snood is a short length of line which is attached to the main line using a clip or swivel, with the hook at the other end. A trotline can be set so it covers the width of a channel, river, or stream with baited hooks and can be left unattended. There are many ways to set a trotline, with most methods involving weights to hold the cord below the surface of the water. They are used for catching crabs or fish . Trotlines should be used with caution as they are illegal in many states.

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trotline

Noun

  1. a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys.)


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