trotline
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Definition
Noun: A trotline is a long, heavy fishing line, typically anchored or suspended in the water, to which many shorter, baited lines with hooks are attached at intervals. It is designed to catch multiple fish simultaneously and is often used in commercial or subsistence fishing.
Usage and Examples
A trotline is deployed and left unattended for a period, such as overnight. - The fisherman set his trotline across the river to catch catfish. - Checking the trotline at dawn, they found several large bass hooked. - Using a trotline is an efficient method for passive fishing.
Advanced Usage
- To set/run a trotline: This phrase describes the action of deploying and managing this type of gear.
- They went out at dusk to set the trotline.
Variants and Related Words
- Setline (noun): A synonym for trotline; a stationary fishing line with multiple hooks.
- Longline (noun): A related but distinct commercial fishing technique using an extremely long central line with many baited hooks, typically used in deep sea fishing for species like tuna or halibut.
Synonyms
- Setline
- Bank line
- Bush line (regional)
Related Phrases and Terminology
- Trotline fishing: The activity or method of fishing using a trotline.
- Trotline fishing is regulated in many states to protect fish populations.
- Main line: Refers to the long, central line of the trotline.
- Drop line / Snood: Refers to the shorter, baited lines attached to the main line.
Noun
- a long fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys)