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Squid strips, crab pieces, and clam baits presented on reef rigs dominate Mid-Atlantic trigger tactics—change baits after pecking fish clean hooks. Some crews use chum legally to hold triggers near the boat; verify local rules.
Sources: Maryland DNR · Visit Ocean City
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.
