shortwiring

a trawling technique where the net is brought up out of the level it was fishing at but not out of the water. The otter boards may or may not be brought on board. The trawler continues to tow, often at a reduced speed, to keep the fish in the net. The purpose is to keep the fish in good condition until a catcher boat arrives to take the fish to a mothership for processing, or to prevent the cables from tangling while turning the trawler around, or simply to see the amount of fish caught