I was at the dnr meeting. Any fish trap or pot is classified as commercial gear (as are nets)... You must have a TFL to trap fish in pots. Capt O'brien did bring up the fact that this may give a competitive advantage to the charter capts who also carry TFL's. (many maryland charter capts also carry commercial fishing lisences, while others do not).
I do not think there are many recs who are running spot traps but if they are, it is illegal. Hook and line only for spot unless you have a TFL
I dont think a pen can be classified as a trap. A pen is nothing but an in water livewell.
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