Hey folks, I've always-ed loved running trot-lines with friends but I don't get to very often and since I'm stuck on the shore I want to give throw lines a shot. I live in Haltom city just north of Fort Worth. Most of the catfishing I do is at Denton or Marshal creek.. still looking for more places to do so.

Any tips on setting them up and checking them?
What kind of hooks should I use, and should I use a piece of rubber at the end?

I'm here a lot surfing, just don't say much.
Just for reference, I'm Jesse. 17yo

I thought throw lines were outlawed. Not sure. I have never used them, but a long time ago my sister in law used them and did well with them.

Throwline:
For use in FRESH WATER only. A fishing line with five or less hooks and with one end attached to a permanent fixture. Components of a throwline may also include swivels, snaps, rubber and rigid support structures.
May be used to take NONGAME fish, channel catfish, blue catfish and flathead catfish only.
Placement and Location Restrictions: Throwlines may not be used in
Community Fishing Lakes
Reservoirs or sections of rivers lying totally within the boundaries of a state park
Lake Bastrop in Bastrop County
Bellwood Lake in Smith County
Lake Bryan in Brazos County
Boerne City Lake in Kendall County
Lakes Coffee Mill and Davy Crockett in Fannin County
Dixieland Reservoir in Cameron County
Gibbons Creek Reservoir in Grimes County
North Concho River from O.C. Fisher dam to the Bell Street dam
Lake Pflugerville in Travis County
South Concho River from Lone Wolf dam to Bell Street dam
Tankersley Reservoir in Titus County

Yep, read that in my manual. Still good.
Guess no one hangin around used them much?