Fishing Trotlines

Survival fishing: How to make a trotline from paracord
http://prepforshtf.com/survival-fishing-trotline-paracord/#.U1FQdBbWFHh

  A trotline is nothing more than a fishing line with baited hooks attached to it at intervals by means of branch/drop lines. The branch line is a short length of line which is attached to the main line using a swivel, with a hook at the other end. A trotline can be set so it covers the width of a river or stream and can be left unattended. During a survival situation prioritizing your activities will be critical, so If you can place a trotline or make a fish trap you could be catching food while you’re doing other chores. Trotlines are illegal in many states, so make sure you check your local fish and game regulations where you live.    ---CONTINUED---

**Cross Posted over in paracord thread: https://emergencyhomeprep.forumotion.com/t65-paracord-parachute-cord#1916

How to Rig a Trot Line to Catch Fish in a Survival Situation
https://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/fishing/more-freshwater/how-fish/2007/07/how-rig-trot-line-catch-fish-survival-situation

A trotline consists of a 25- to 150-foot-long main line with up to 25 baited hooks on 2- to 3-foot dropper lines. To minimize tangles, attach these via swivels spaced 6 feet apart. A split shot above each hook will help keep the bait near the bottom. Fasten one end of the main line to ...   ---CONTINUED---