Archive for the ‘LONGLINE FISHING’ Category

Longline Fishing Depth Setting for Large Pelagic

Tuna Species / Size Vs Depth Swimming, source www.sustunable.com : Large Pelagic Depth – Tuna Depth Swimming, Reference for longline fishing depth setting, targeting large pelagic; Bigeye Tuna, Bluefin Tuna, Dogtooth Tuna, Southern Blue fin, (more…)

Effective Longline Fishing Operation – Vessel and Gear

Technical improvements or recent developments of tuna longline technology in regional longline fisheries were considered especially significant:

  1. improved monofilament longline reels (more power, higher capacity, less wear, lighter);
  2. electric fishing lights to replace chemical light sticks;
  3. use of temperature/depth recorders during sets;
  4. electronic chart plotting software integrated with bridge electronics;
  5. use of remote sensing data (SST, altimetry, chlorophyll (more…)

Longline Fishing Kayak – Recreational Longline Fising


Simple longline fising using kayak- recreationa longline fishing

The main line is deployed from a hand winder which clips to the wrist freeing hands to load the mainline with traces, once deployed; the tackle box doubles (more…)

Longline Spool and Line Setters – Longline Fishing Gear

Longline Spool, photo by  Carl Safina

Longline Spool and Line Setters, product from Lindgren-Pitman Durable, Reliable, Low Maintenance Service – Fishing Gear (more…)

Longline Fising Winch – Longline Drum – Longline Spool

Longline Winch Main Reel

The CFS (Commercial Fishing Supplies) longline reel range has been designed and manufactured utilising the lastest technology along with many years of field development. The main drum is constructed of marine grade aluminium with a solid aluminium core and a marine grade stainless steel shaft.

longline winch-CFS longline drums

longline fising winch-CFS longline drums

To increase the life span of the mainbearings, coupling and drive motor, the main drum is balanced during manufacture. The frame is also constructed of marine grade aluminium. It is rigid, durable and compact in size, allowing for optimal free deck space (more…)