SPI Trammel Nets

A variation on the gill net is the monofilament or multifilament trammel net. A trammel net consists of three layers of net. A loose, small mesh, inner panel of netting
which is sandwiched between two outer layers of netting, which are taught and constructed of a much larger mesh size. The inner panel is generally made of twisted
A variation on the gill net is the monofilament or multifilament trammel net. A trammel net consists of three layers of net. A loose, small mesh, inner panel of netting which is sandwiched between two outer layers of netting, which are taught and constructed of a much larger mesh size. The inner panel is generally made of twisted multifilament or monofilament nylon, while the outer panels are generally made of twisted multifilament nylon. Trammel nets are set vertically in the water with weights or weighted cordage to hold down the bottom (lead line) line, and floats or foam line to keep the top (float line) line buoyant. These nets may be used to fish near the surface, midwater or at the bottom, in either inland or marine waters ways depending on the design, ballasting and buoyancy of the net.


Trammel nets are used to catch demersal,
benthic and pelagic species. Trammel gill
nets entangle fish in three different ways.
The fish can become wedged, held by the
mesh around the body; gilled, caught by
the gills; and tangled, held by teeth, spines
or other protrusions without necessarily
penetrating the mesh. In addition, trammel
nets also entangle fish in bags or pockets
of netting. This occurs when the fish swim
through an outer panels, then hit the inner
panel, and are carried through to the other
outer panel, this creates a bag or pocket
that will trap the fish.

Due to the constant change and complexity of constructing a quality trammel
net we are currently asking that you call for current pricing & delivery.

For custom nets call or fax for a quote:
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