* Dave wrote, On 5/22/2007 4:54 PM:
On Mon, 21 May 2007 09:27:11 -0400, Jeff said:

As for lobsta pots, they should understand that the Penobscot Bay (and
further east) traps lines include a "toggle" which is a second float
that is on a line about 15 feet long.

Any idea what the purpose of that second float is?

They are to keep the line from snagging on the bottom.

http://www.mainecoastguide.com/sidebars/buoys.html

One more thing: The book that this link comes from, "A Cruising Guide
to the Maine Coast," by Hank and Jan Taft and Curtis Rindlaub is the
definitive guide to the coast. Its well worth the price.