thejtdude

Hello all,

I am prepping for my first season of lobstering out of Boston. I have a total of 5 traps. Three I purchased with lines already. Two are used and I need to get some line for them. I've read I should get sinking line. I have seen lead core line but it is only 5/16 in diameter. This seems smaller than the line the other traps I have are rigged with. I can't seem to find any larger line that is sinking line that I can buy in smaller amounts than spools sold by the pound. What kind of line should/can I use and where can I buy it?

Thank you for your help.

PITOU

Sinking line is required and not just what to get. Call Three Lanterns in Gloucester. They'll set you up with some pot warp.

http://www.threelanternmarine.com/index.html

thejtdude

Know of any places it can be purchased in line or locally in the Boston or south shore area? What diameter should I get?

johnep

I buy most of my stuff at New England Marine industrial. They have a place in Brant Rock.

junior11

how many feet do you want? 100? 200? Throw a lobster guy $20 and he will probably help you out. Haven't heard of pot line being sold in anything but coils. Your line is likely 3/8. 5/16 is plenty for a single pot. But lead core seems a little silly

city slicker

Westerbeke Fishing Gear Boston.
400 Border St.
617-561-9967 they have Pot Warp and just about any commercial type fishing gear you can think about.

scarab63

Need breakable links on the lines too.

soldsoul4foos

Maybe read the regs....

dannyroche

X2. This place is great.

FishNewport

Its not ROPE its LINE!

dbetterred

Warp?

thejtdude

Thanks for all the feedback. Good advice on the local places to check out.

I have read the regulations cover to cover a few times. I am aware that I need sinking line. I have installed the break away swivels on my buoys so good to go. I went ahead and rigged the two traps I needed line on with the 5/16th since I already had it. I plan to pay one of the recommended stores a visit to get more line soon.

Mdbusa87

5/16 sinking line/lead core for single pots. It's a little hard to pull cause it's thinner, but it's more than strong enough. Wear gloves.I get it on amazon. I got 200' for 29$

Mdbusa87

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002EOWPTY/ref=ya_aw_oh_bia_dp?ie=UTF8&psc=1


If you have amazon prime it will be here before the weekend. Get breakaway links. This stuff holds 1800lbs

mlclambo

try R W rope warehouse in New Bedford