Comparison of trawl catches using two different towing lines
Date
1985
Authors
Mambretti, J.M.
Mercer, W.E.
McEachron, L.W.
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Coastal Fisheries Branch
Abstract
Catches in 6.1-m trawls towed with nylon rope and wire cable were similar. Therefore, either towing line can be used in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department routine trawl monitoring program.
Description
8 pgs.
Keywords
trawling, fishery surveys, catch composition, catch statistics, landing statistics