trotline

trot·line | \ ˈträt-ˌlīn

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Definition of trotline

: setline especially : a comparatively short setline used near shore or along streams

Examples of trotline in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Passive fishing gear such as trotlines, juglines, throwlines and minnow and perch traps, wreak havoc on fisheries when left unattended. — Matt Wyatt, Houston Chronicle, "Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approves regulations for passive fishing gear," 7 Nov. 2019 The proposals for passive fishing gear, as defined by trotlines, juglines, throwlines and minnow and perch traps, include a requirement that gear be marked with floats no smaller than six inches in length and three inches in width. — Matt Wyatt, Houston Chronicle, "TPWD seeks public's input on proposed passive fishing regulations," 5 Oct. 2019 While fishing on the Choctawhatchee River, Joel Singletary snagged the fish on his trotline. — Madeline Farber, Fox News, "Florida fisherman catches 120-pound ‘granddaddy of all catfish'," 25 Apr. 2018 Outlook: 125 Marina reports: Catfish good on cut bait using jug lines and trotlines; smallmouth and Kentucky bass excellent early on topwater baits off points, also on spinnerbaits 8 to 10 feet down while casting from slightly deeper water. — Bruce Janssen, kansascity, "Fishing report for Oct. 19," 18 Oct. 2017 Outlook: Don and Tom’s Bait and Tackle reports: Crappies good on jigs and minnows in the trees in 10 to 15 feet of water; walleyes fair to good on leeches and worm rigs over humps; catfish good on cut bait and goldfish on trotlines. — Bruce Janssen, kansascity.com, "Fishing report for June 1," 31 May 2017 Outlook: 125 Marina reports: Walleyes good trolling 23 feet down with stickbaits or nightcrawlers; smallmouth bass good on shallowing-running baits near tree lines; catfish good on cut bait and live bait using limb lines and trotlines. — Bruce Janssen, kansascity.com, "Fishing report for June 22," 28 June 2017

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“Trotline.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trotline. Accessed 14 December 2019.

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