Fishing and Gear Technology (2+1) copy 1

Unit 11 - Trawl fishing gear and operation

11.6.Stern Trawling

11.6.7.Advantage over side trawler

• As the gear is worked with stern, the vessel is maintained on a straight course while hauling and shooting.
• The pull is along the direction of motion. In most cases the vessel can therefore be headed directly into the wind and sea.