Fishing and Gear Technology

Unit 2 - Fishing gear materials

2.4.2. Visual inspection
The preliminary identification of the material is possible by observing the types of fibres used for the construction and appearance of the netting yarn used. The type of single yarn used for the construction, whether it is shiny or soft, smooth or hard will give an idea about the material used. For example PE is not produced as continuous filament and staple fibres. Similarly PP is produced only as split fibres for fishing nets.