Longline Stoppered1.6mm 100 Metres
Description
A stoppered longline backbone with a thickness of 1.6 mm and stoppers placed every 2 meters is a specialized piece of fishing gear used primarily in commercial and sometimes recreational longline fishing. This setup is designed to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of the fishing process.
Here’s how it works and some common applications:
Design and Structure:
Backbone: The backbone is the main line of the longline and is 1.6 mm thick, (300LB)which provides robust strength and durability, suitable for handling large catches and withstanding marine environments.
Stoppers: Positioned every 2 meters along the backbone, these stoppers are crucial as they prevent the branch lines (snoods) that carry the baited hooks from sliding along the backbone. This ensures that the hooks are evenly spaced, maintaining the intended spread and depth across the line.
Uses and Applications:
Commercial Fishing: This type of longline is commonly used in commercial fishing operations targeting species like tuna, swordfish, and various types of groundfish. The precise spacing provided by the stoppers helps in targeting specific depths and areas where these fish are known to congregate.
Deep-Sea Fishing: In deep-sea settings, the stoppered longline allows for better control over the fishing depth, crucial for reaching species that live in deeper water layers.
Research and Tagging: Scientists and researchers use stoppered longlines for capturing marine life in order to tag them for research purposes. The regular spacing allows for systematic placement and retrieval, essential for data collection and study of migration patterns, population dynamics, and habitat usage.
Controlled Bait Presentation: The setup ensures that each baited hook is spaced uniformly from its neighbors, reducing the risk of entanglement and ensuring that each bait has the best chance of attracting fish, which is particularly important in crowded or competitive fishing grounds.
