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Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.
trawl gear
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gear-tub — wooden container in which trawl lines are coiled in dory fishing (Newfoundland) … Dictionary of ichthyology
trawl — 1) a bag shaped net towed behind a ship either along the sea floor or in midwater, having a buoyed head rope and a weighted foot rope to keep the net mouth open. It may be towed by one or two ships; 2) in Newfoundland … Dictionary of ichthyology
rope trawl — the netting of the front part of a four seam trawl made of plaited warps running parallel for a few meters. The aim is to save energy required for towing by decreasing the resistance of the gear. Also called spaghetti trawl … Dictionary of ichthyology
spaghetti trawl — rope trawl (the netting of the front part of a four seam trawl made of plaited warps running parallel for a few meters. The aim is to save energy required for towing by decreasing the resistance of the gear) … Dictionary of ichthyology
delagic trawl — a trawl that can be fished demersally or pelagically without the gear having to be changed … Dictionary of ichthyology
fishing gear — the equipment used for fishing, e.g. gillnet, handline, hook and line, harpoon, seine, longline, midwater trawl, purse seine, rod and reel, traps, trawl, spears, etc. but not vessels … Dictionary of ichthyology
far-away gear — a trawl line with lines and hooks spaced well apart … Dictionary of ichthyology
line gear — hand lines and trawl lines … Dictionary of ichthyology
pelagic trawl — a net shaped like a bag which is dragged through open waters above the bottom. Lacks chafe protection gear, bobbins, discs and rollers … Dictionary of ichthyology
Trawling — is a method of fishing that involves pulling a large fishing net through the water behind one or more boats. The net that is used for trawling is called a trawl.The boats that are used for trawling are called trawlers. Trawlers vary in size; from … Wikipedia
