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Shops sell small hooks, split shot, and clam baits for blowfish trips—tell staff you target puffers for hook size advice. Pier nets and bucket aerators help keep bait lively. Charters rarely specialize in blowfish; this is classic DIY bay culture.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Maryland DNR
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
