FAO TRAINING SERIES
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FISHING WITH TRAPS AND POTS
R.J Slack-Smith
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FISHING WITH TRAPS AND POTS R.J Slack-Smith
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2. WHAT TYPES OF FISH, CRUSTACEANS AND CEPHALOPODS CAN YOU CATCH WITH TRAPS?
3. IS TRAPPING SUITABLE FOR YOU?
4. GEAR NEEDED FOR TRAP AND POT FISHING
Trap- and pot-making materials
Good bait
Vessel and onboard equipment
5. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GO TRAPPING
Types of fish to catch and the traps
that will catch them
Types of bait and/or other attractants
needed and where to find them
Suitable landing places
A market for your catch
Funding for new vessels and equipment
6. HOW TO MAKE VARIOUS TYPES OF TRAPS AND POTS
Hiding places or habitat traps
7. SELECTION OF FISHING GROUNDS
Trap and pot catch handling guidelines
This manual describes the basic elements of fishing with traps and pots for small-scale fishermen. It presents the various types of traps and pots and their construcion and gives guidance on how to choose the appropriate gear, how to rig it, how to use it to improve the catch, how to select places to fish, soaking time and finally care of the catch.
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ISBN 92-5-104307-8
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