Re: Another question in Gill Nets
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01/26/20 10:02 PM
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Rockfish is striped bass Bunker is menhaden
Rockfish is under a strict quota, I'm allowed to sell 1100 lbs annually. Bunker are used mostly for bait in crab pots locally. I sell 40 lb boxes (flats). Several hundred boxes each spring.
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Re: Another question in Gill Nets
[Re: Wolfdog91]
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01/27/20 12:58 AM
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There are six post sockets, three on each side Yes, most of the time we pick the net gunnel to gunnel. The net then goes right back into the water on the opposite side of the boat. Depending on the current sometimes the net goes 90 degrees across the boat, and sometimes at an angle, that's why there are six sockets. There is a tow post near the stern, we only use it at the outset of fishing when we are setting out. Doing much towing where we are (even picking up our net anchors) can be extremely dangerous. We freqeuntly deal with 6 knot currents and high winds.
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Re: Another question in Gill Nets
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And so the post is tall to keep the net from jumping out when it’s rough ? Yes, good for holding stuff too, throw rings, spare coils of line, etc..
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Re: Another question in Gill Nets
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01/27/20 03:47 PM
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^^^^ I think you've already pretty much figured out the advantages and disadvantages of each. Plus I don't believe mono is as durable or strong as multi.
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