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7.1.Introduction
Unit 7 - Floats and sinkers
7.1.Introduction
Floats are essential components of fishing gears. They help in keeping the gear in the desired depth, obtaining the proper shape during operation and maintaining vertical opening in gears like trawls. Fishing floats should have the following essential qualities.
Floats are essential components of fishing gears. They help in keeping the gear in the desired depth, obtaining the proper shape during operation and maintaining vertical opening in gears like trawls. Fishing floats should have the following essential qualities.
- High buoyancy
- Should withstand the pressure of water
- Strong enough against rotting, shock and abrasion
- Easy to manufacture
- Low cost
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