A boat method for covering more bay water. Baited snoods on a ground line, then scoop crabs as the line rises.
| Needs | Boat, room to work, and legal gear setup |
|---|---|
| Not ideal for | Crowded public pier rails |
| Skill level | Intermediate — more homework than a hand line |
| Verify | Gear & license rules |
A ground line with baited snoods stretched across productive water. You run the line, lift sections, and net crabs as they rise. It is efficient when you understand depths, boat traffic, and Maryland gear rules—not a first-hour pier project at 9th Street.
If this feels like too much homework for a vacation afternoon, start with collapsible traps or a bay charter that already knows the edges.
Trip reads written for this hub—pacing and advice, not a second directory.
