Butterfly Nets
Shrimping vessel rigged and ready with its trawling rig referred to as the "night trawl" or "butterfly" (wing) nets.
These nets are used in shallow water mainly at night when the shrimp are near the surface of the water.
The rigging consists of two rectangular wing nets, or frames, with 3/4 inch mesh netting. These nets are hinged to the bow of the boat so that the nets can be lowered perpendicularly or raised horizontally to the vessel. This type of net is generally used on small, fast luggers, and Lafitte skiffs, or is mounted to docks or platforms along the bank of the waterway.
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Butterfly Nets
Shrimping vessel rigged and ready with its trawling rig referred to as the "night trawl" or "butterfly" (wing) nets.
These nets are used in shallow water mainly at night when the shrimp are near the surface of the water.
The rigging consists of two rectangular wing nets, or frames, with 3/4 inch mesh netting. These nets are hinged to the bow of the boat so that the nets can be lowered perpendicularly or raised horizontally to the vessel. This type of net is generally used on small, fast luggers, and Lafitte skiffs, or is mounted to docks or platforms along the bank of the waterway.
Thanks for the visit.
Have a great Monday and new week.