Clam bags, also known as bait bags, are a familiar sight in pot and trap fisheries—but they’re also gaining popularity in the Chesapeake Bay’s trotline fishery for blue crabs. Understanding how clam bags work is essential, especially since traditional bait...
What is a Crabbing Snood? A crabbing snood is a short line (typically 6–8 inches) used to connect bait or bait bags to a long main trotline, which can stretch 600 to 1,500 feet. If you’ve ever wondered what a crabbing snood is used for, it’s designed to let bait drift...
