Crabbing can be a fun vacation activity that is suitable for all ages of the family. In addition the time together, your family can share in some of the Chesapeake Bay’s most delicious seafood. Among the favorite ways to catch Chesapeake Bay blue crabs is by using a trotline.
A basic crabbing trotline is several hundred feet long, with anchors and buoys on either end. Baits are spaced at intervals along the line which attract crabs. The captain maneuvers the boat along the line, while helpers use a special crab net to scoop up crabs that hang on to the baits.
An anchor and float is added on each end of the trotline. This may include a large 3 way swivel, a buoy or jug with adjustable line, a line to the anchor and a connection to the trotline. A main anchor holds the trotline in position while the other end is positioned down current and anchored by a lighter weight which allows the rig to move with the tidal flow.
The trotline can vary in diameter or length. Baits are tied to the line or special snubbers made from plastic hose pinch the baits on the line. When changing baits, the loop is opened, then the bait is placed in the loop and the line is...
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