Weighted ropes
skim the seabed, herding
the fish towards the net
3
2
1
Wings
Net
1. Setting the net
The vessel plays out the rope and net around the area where fish are located
2. Hauling the net
The ropes are hauled, increasing in speed to herd the fish into the path of the net
3. Closing the net
When the ropes are nearly closed, they are then fast-hauled, catching the herded fish in the net
Weighted ropes
skim the seabed, herding
the fish towards the net
Marker buoy
3
2
1
Wings
Net
2. Hauling the net
3. Closing the net
1. Setting the net
The vessel plays out the rope and net around the area where fish are located
The ropes are hauled, increasing
in speed to herd the fish into the path of the net
When the ropes are nearly closed, they are then fast-hauled, catching the herded fish in the net