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Encyclopedia of Marine and Energy Technology

Longliner

marine

A fishing vessel that employs a long main line supported by floats with shorter lines attached to it with baited hooks at their lower point. Shooting of the long line is done over the stern. The lines are hauled, the catch removed, the hooks rebaited, and the line reshot. The main advantages of this fishing method is high quality and selectivity of the catch.

Longliner