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Lobster Traps = Chum
Anyone ever purposefully fish near fresh traps?
I was out this morning at a favorite spot in the bay. A lobsterman was there putting down traps - just as I was arriving. Now I realize that these guys are putting down traps in this spot for the same reason that I fish this spot - Structure - But i couldnt escape the thought that the fresh bait they put down would help attract fish. The finder confirmed things - lots of fish marked near the structure / traps.
I caught a few SB and blues on 9" Sluggos - just drifting over the same spot a few times. After about 30 minutes the fish seemed to disperse - they were still around but not as tightly packed.
So - should we be following these guys around the bay fishing near their traps?
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