In Puget Sound you can fish two pots per person, 4 per boat. In Hood Canal it's 1 per person, 4 per boat. Pulling by hand is a chore, especially with 1/4" poly rope. At least get a pulley like the Scotty or similar pulley (Thompson Pocket Puller?) to help a little. Lines must be weighted so they do not float. Gloves are a help if pulling by hand.