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Old 10-03-2021, 04:04 PM   #4
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Lobsters and crabs prefer rocky bottoms. NJ has a LOT of sand. Closer to shore is probably your best bet. No guarantees though, the pots are going to be where the fishing is best, which can change with weather, water temperature and the lobsters' and crabs' own natural life cycles.

Anyway, the best way to avoid them is to maintain a proper lookout. Not just occasionally, but ALL the time. Come up to Maine some time and I'll show you what I mean.
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