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Sterling
has developed an extensive line of trap nets for commercial
fishing and biological research. The design of the trap, through
different mesh sizes of the net, leader and wing arrangements,
can be tailored to target specific species of fish. Sterling
has developed over 462 unique, effective designs of trap nets
for various specific uses. Shown below are some of our more
popular models Remember, Sterling is happy to design custom
installations to meet your specific needs - Contact Us!
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PRICES:
It has been our experience that each user has slightly different
requirements for these nets, particularly in mesh size,
lengths of wings and leader, quantity to be ordered at one
time and time required for delivery. All these variables
affect price. For
a firm price quotation, please contact Sterling stating
your requirements. Upon review, we will give you a firm
quote. We can also give you detailed specifications and
prices for the designs on these pages.
ALUMINUM
FRAMES: We recommend aluminum frames because of their
long life wear and light weight in field use. These nets
can also be modified for steel bar or PVC to gain strength
or reduce cost. Note:
all nets are hung inside the frames or hoops to protect
them from wearing and abrasion.
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This
net is most efficient when fished in still lake waters.
Setting the net is easy using four anchor points.
It is the tension and float lead lines that hold the
net in place. Similar to the Pennsylvania without
frames. Treated - ready to fish.
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Body:
Overall length 22'.
Crib: 4' x 4' x 4' -
Optionable zipper top.
Wings: Usually 12' long.
Leader: 50' x 4' or as required.
Hood: Extends in front of trap.
Netting: Usually 1/2", 3/4", or 1"
square mesh.
Throats: First heart turn around, leads into
a second heart that goes in a crib
third heart. |
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| This
net features a front box maze of two six foot wide by
three foot high steel frames with center braces and
four 30" diameter hoops with two 8" throats.
Treated and ready to fish. The standard for many research
studies, primarily for river systems. |
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Body:
Overall length 16'
Wings:
20' long x 3' high
Leader: 50' long x 3' high
Netting: Usually 1/2", 3/4" square mesh throughout
Throats: First and third frames
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This
design features Five 3/4" O.D. aluminum tube frames,
perforated (to sink). Frames are "D" shaped,
4' high. "D" shaped frames do not roll over
in tidal waters. |
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Body:
Overall length 17'.
Wings: Two at 25' x 4' is the common
length.
Leader: Usually 100' x 4' or as required.
Netting: Varies.
Throats: Two located at first and third frames. 10"
diameter small mouths - slightly
canted - directly below second and fourth frames positioned
1' from the bottom and 2' 2" from the top. |
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This
net is similar to a standard hoop net but with a much
improved entrance. In addition to the two hoop throats,
there is an additional vertical front heart. Two 4'
x 4' 3/4" diameter aluminum frames, sometimes
6' wide, with a center brace enable the wings and
leader to meet at the second center brace and form
a narrow vertical 4' slit opening for the entire height
at the frame. 5 galvanized steel hoops 36" in
diameter.
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Body:
Overall length 12'.
Wings: Two 4' x 25'
Leader: Normally 4' x 50' - but can be
any length.
Netting: #189 1" stretched mesh.
Throats: One 4' high x adjustable 2" wide
front throat at second frame and two
throats at first and third hoops. |
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One
of our most popular designs. The mouth is lashed to
the body and is easily detached for the purpose of rotating
the body. This permits the OFFSET Throats to fish equally
well in shallow or deep water, depending upon the stream
level. This design is used in many tidal situations. |
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Body:
Overall length 15' on 5 2 1/2' square aluminum frames.
Wings: Two 4' x 25'
Netting: Usually 1/2" or 1" square
mesh.
Throats: Three at first three frames - 9"
x 6" square offset, 18" trail.
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Pennsylvania is one of Sterling's most efficient fish
catching styles. The aluminum frame develops a rigid
net body that maximizes maze capacity in moving waters.
The net has a vertical funnel slit leading into the
first heart. The net is designed to direct the fish
into the second heart and then through a standard 8"
square (adjustable) opening into the trap. |
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Body:
Overall
length 11' including the hood and foot of the first heart.
Wings: Two 4' x 25'
Leader: Can be any length.
Netting: #252 2" stretched mesh.
Frames: Optional 4" x 6" aluminum first heart
opening frame and second frame.
Throats: One 8" x 4" second heart throat. |
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This
design incorporates two variations on other nets. The bottom
of the wings have skirts that lay flat on the bottom to prevent
critters from swimming under. The other variation is an upward
floating bonnet that further directs the fish into the maze. |
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Body:
Overall length 12'
Wings: Two 25' x 4' with 1' wide apron.
Netting: 1/4" Atlas body and 1/4" Ace
in Wings and Leader to save weight.
Frames: 4' x 4' Front, 3/4" O.D. Aluminum tube
and 4 30" diameter steel hoops.
Throats: 4" x 4" with adjusting cord. |
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This
is a modified and less expensive trap net which is a
hybrid between a standard hoop net and a square Maine
Fyke Net. There is no foot or hood. This net is an example
of a design created for specific use of sampling in
shallow, moving water. |
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Body:
Overall length: 11'
Wings: Usually wide enough to block all
fish and direct them in.
Netting: 1 1/2" stretched mesh.
Frames: One 4' x 4' square aluminum and five 3' diameter
hoops - two parlors.
Throats: Two - under 2nd and 4th hoops. |
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| Special
Small Mesh Fyke Nets |
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In
addition to the net sizes listed in the specifications on
these pages, Sterling also constructs these Fyke Nets using
small mesh netting in the body and larger meshes in the wings
and leaders. The most common nettings are 1/8" DELTA,
5/16" DELTA and 1/4" ATLAS. |
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