Hand-tied Trotlines Built for Serious Fishermen

Assembled in the USA with quality materials and honest craftmanship. Every trotline is tied by hand, one at a time - never mass produced

Why Choose Muddy River Trotlines

You’ve waited all week for this day, you need gear you can trust. Every trotline we sell is hand-tied and built with the same care we’d use for our own setups. No shortcuts, no cheap materials - just solid, dependable gear made by someone who actually fishes.

You get:

  • Strong, durable main line that holds up season after season

  • Quality swivels and drop lines tied by hand

  • Custom options built to your exact layout

  • Fast shipping and honest customer service

If you want gear that works as hard as you do, you’re in the right place.

Best Sellers

A black tarred trotline on styrofoam

MRTD 150

This is our most popular line.

It features 25 sturdy size 5/0 nickel-plated J hooks.

150 ft main line is tan braided nylon with a breaking strength of 210 lbs.

Topped off with a quality barrel swivel.

2 pack of trotlnes on styrofoam

MRTB 20

Geared for smaller channel cats this 2 pack gives you more hooks for the money.

The size 2/0 hook is great for smaller baits like minnows, liver….etc.

The 100 ft main line is white twisted nylon with a breaking strength of 155 lbs.

MRTDG

This trotline features a brand name size 8/0 black nickel octopus circle hook.

150 ft of tan braided nylon with a breaking strength of 210 lbs.

Topped off with a quality barrel swivel

A tan string trotline on styrofoam

MRTT 150

This is our BEST SELLER!

It features 25 sturdy size 5/0 nickel-plated J hooks.

150 ft of twisted tarred nylon to get the most life out of your line, coated for maximum durability. 235 lb breaking strength.

Our most trusted and popular trotlines

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