Gear design and construction

Fishing gear has to be designed and built to suit the target species in the area that it is going to be deployed.

When choosing  gear the fisherman needs to take many factors into account. It is important for the success of his business that the correct choices are made. These decisions are not made lightly as the purchase of new gear can be  very expensive.

Many of these decisions are made in consultation with a net manufacturer whose job it is to advise and guide the fishermen through the process. Quite often the fisherman will know as will the net maker what size and type of gear is best suited to the vessels size and horse power. Also knowledge gained from the experiences of other fisherman with similar gear and vessels  is a useful  guide when deciding what type of new gear to choose.

There are also useful links to many of the major netting and twine manufacturers around the world.

Seafish gear technology note - gear design, construction and materials

For further information please contact:

Mike Montgomerie
Gear Technologist
e: m_montgomerie@seafish.co.uk
t: 01472 252327