Trot Line in NC

[Boss Haus]

Hey Guys, I went to NC Fisheries page: http://www.ncfisheries.net/ and the link for crabbing is down: http://www.northcarolinawaterman.com/crabs/default.htm

I called and the guy said that you need a commercial license to run a trot line UUUURGH!! I have been planning on moving to NC and wanted to take my hobbies with me. Why did someone invent the Carolina Skiff if a recreational guy cant run a trot line??! Yea I know... Anyway can someone shed some light on this topic. Also I wanted to know if a commercial license is as hard to get as it is in MD?