PAIR TRAWLS A trawl of this type is towed by two fishing boats, without need for otter boards to open the net. The net mouth will depend on the distance between the two boats and on the amount of warp paid out. The net design must be such that the trawlers can establish a balance between the horizontal and vertical opening - this is achieved by floats and weights - and the speed required at all time. There exist various types of fishing net for pair trawling, as explained below. View trawls >>

SINGLE TRAWLS Single-boat trawling accounts for and includes most of the fishing businesses in the world. But, like pair trawling, single trawling involves different types of gear according to the target species sought in the fishery. They can be broadly classified in 3 or 4 trawl categories. View trawls >>