FS41-12.09_French Fork Rig

Summary

This type of trawl rig is used mainly on high opening demersal trawls in the English Channel by both UK and French fishermen. In the UK it is sometimes referred to as the French fork rig. This fact sheet explains the reasons for using the trawl and how to keep the trawl square using an extension.

Authors

• M.Montgomerie,
• K.Green

Publication Reference No.

FS41-12.09

Publication date

01 January 2010