Recreational Gear. Recreational gear for catching clams, crabs, and oysters is regulated elsewhere in Natural Resources Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 08.02 and is excluded from this regulation. An individual may only use the gear specified in this regulation to catch fish for recreational purposes from tidal waters. An individual using gear in accordance with this chapter shall comply with all seasons, creel limits, size limits, and other species-specific rules as specified under this subtitle and Natural Resources Article, Title 4, Annotated Code of Maryland. Hook Requirements — Chesapeake Bay and Its Tidal Tributaries. Chumming and Live-Lining. When chumming, a person recreationally angling in the Chesapeake Bay or its tidal tributaries shall only use a circle hook. Except as provided in §§B(1)(c) and (d), when live-lining, a person recreationally angling in the Chesapeake Bay or its tidal tributaries shall only use a circle hook. When live-lining with a species of finfish listed in COMAR 08.02.20.02C, a person recreationally angling in the Chesapeake Bay or its tidal tributaries shall only use a: Circle hook; or “J” hook. Except when using spot or white perch, when live-lining with a finfish that is 4 inches or less in length, a person recreationally angling in the Chesapeake Bay or its tidal tributaries shall only use a: Circle hook; or “J” hook. When fishing for striped bass, a person recreationally angling in the Chesapeake Bay or its tidal tributaries shall only use a circle hook when using fish, crabs, or worms as bait, or processed bait. During the period March 1 through May 15, a person recreationally angling in the Chesapeake Bay or its tidal tributaries: May not use stinger hooks; Shall only use barbless hooks while trolling; and In addition to the requirements in §§B(1) and (2) of this regulation, when using fish, crabs, or worms as bait, or processed bait, shall only use a: Circle hook; or “J” hook with a gap of less than or equal to 1/2 inch between the point and the shank. During the period May 16 through December 31, in addition to the requirements in §§B(1) and (2) of this regulation, when using fish, crabs, or worms as bait, or processed bait, a person recreationally angling in the Chesapeake Bay or its tidal tributaries shall only use a: Circle hook; or “J” hook. Hook Requirements—Atlantic Ocean, Its Coastal Bays, and Their Tributaries. When fishing for striped bass, a person recreationally angling in the Atlantic Ocean, its coastal bays, or their tributaries shall only use a circle hook when using fish, crabs, or worms as bait, or processed bait. Traps. An individual may not use more than one trap. A trap shall be: Marked with the individual’s DNRid number; and Checked daily. A trap shall be set: Within 100 feet of the shore, and: Attached by a line to the property, pier or dock; or Marked by a buoy or pole and sign; or By attaching the trap to a boat that is not docked. If a trap is set on private property, the trap owner shall obtain the landowner’s permission prior to setting the trap. If a trap is set on public property, the trap shall be set within 100 feet of the owner. Active Line Fishing Gear. Individuals catching fish in tidal waters may only use the following active line fishing gear: Hook and line; Rod and reel; and Handline. The gear listed in §E(1) of this regulation shall be used in a manner in which the individual is handling the gear or actively in control of the gear. No more than two hook units per line may be used on the gear listed under §E(1) of this regulation. Snagging is not legal in State waters. During the period March 1 through May 15, no more than six lines, regardless of the number of people on board a vessel, may be used for recreationally angling from a boat when trolling in the Chesapeake Bay or its tidal tributaries. Nonactive Line Fishing Gear. The only nonactive line fishing gear that an individual may use to catch fish in tidal waters is a jug. An individual may use up to 10 jugs. Jugs: Shall have no more than 2 hooks per line and no more than one line per jug; May only be used in tidal tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay; May only be used from July 1 through the last day of February; Shall be marked with the individual’s DNRid number; Shall be attended between the hours of sunset and sunrise; and May be used to take any fish except for the following species: Largemouth and smallmouth bass; Striped bass; All shark species; Snapping turtles; or Any species listed as threatened or endangered under COMAR 08.03.08. Nets. Individuals catching fish in tidal waters may only use the following nets: Cast nets; Seines; Dip nets; and Landing nets. Cast nets shall have a radius not exceeding 10 feet. Seines in tidal waters: Shall have mesh no greater than 1/4 inch; May not exceed 50 feet in width and 5 feet in height; Shall only be used to catch minnows and other bait fish; May not be emptied from a boat; and May not be emptied on the shore or in water less than 12 inches deep. An individual may use a landing net to land a fish which is being caught by other means. A person may not bait a net. Projectile Gear. Individuals catching fish in tidal waters may only use the following projectile gear: Archery equipment; Gig; Spear; and Spear gun. Except for a gig, projectile gear shall have a retrieval line attached to it. A gig may only be propelled by hand. An individual may use projectile gear to take any fish except for the following species: All trout species; Walleye; Striped bass; Striped bass hybrids; Northern pike; Muskellunge; Muskellunge hybrids, including tiger musky; Largemouth and smallmouth bass; Snapping turtles; All shark species; American lobster; and Any species listed as threatened or endangered under COMAR 08.03.08. Additional Restrictions. Except as provided in §F(5)(b) of this regulation, a person may not shoot projectile gear within 100 yards of any: Human being; Private or public swimming area; International diving flag; Occupied duck blind; or Vessel other than the vessel occupied by the individual using the projectile gear. The distance restriction in §F(5)(a) of this regulation does not apply: To the use of gigs; or If the person using the projectile gear receives permission from all affected parties within that area prior to engaging in fishing activities. Hand Gear. Individuals catching fish in tidal waters may only use the following hand gear: Hand; and Noodling.