trotline

[ trot-lahyn ]

noun

1. a strong fishing line strung across a stream, or deep into a river, having individual hooks attached by smaller lines at intervals.

trotline

/ ˈtrɒtˌlaɪn /

noun

1. angling a long line suspended across a stream, river, etc, to which shorter hooked and baited lines are attached Compare trawl See also setline

Word History and Origins

Origin of trotline¹

1825–35; perhaps trot ¹ + line ¹

Example Sentences

Catfish are fair on trotlines, nightcrawlers, live bait, and cut bait.

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Catfish are fair on trotlines with cut bait or live bait.

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Catfish are good on trotlines with cut bait or live bait.

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Catfish are fair on trotlines with cut bait.

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Catfish are good on trotlines and at night with live, blood, and liver prepared baits.

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