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Trawls
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Trawler going to sea Sterling's Trawls can be designed for bottom, midwater and surface fishing, dependent upon the species of fish or fish environment. Sterling has been building trawls for years and has extensive knowledge in their design and construction. Some of our most popular constructions are shown below. For special designs, contact us with your specifications and we will be pleased to quote and assist you in design.
 
     
 
Biological Sampling Midwater Trawl
 
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Sterling has developed a line of stock size MIDWATER TRAWLS FOR SAMPLING purposes. These trawls are constructed with varying size mesh panels that range in size from 4" sq. mesh to 1/2" sq. mesh. Standard trawls are available with front openings measuring 10', 8' or 6' square and are attached to an aluminum front frame to assure positive net opening. Depth is controlled by speed, bridle length, distance from float line to surface and distance of surface float to boat stern.

SURFACE OR FLOATING TRAWL - The midwater trawl can be converted to a surface trawl by the easy addition of floats to the trawl top. Inquire stating your requirements for a price quote.

  
 
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Biological Sampling
Semi-Balloon Otter Trawl - 4 Seam with Gussets
 
 
Sterling's Biological Sampling Otter Trawl is the most efficient trawl for bottom sampling, The design is four-seam with higher opening gussets that allow for maximum height and sampling area. The head rope precedes the bottom chain rope by approximately 45 degrees. When the bottom chain pressure causes the fish to rise, the head rope has already preceded and the fish are entrapped. Small boat sampling has been successfully accomplished using a 16' Boston Whaler and a 25 h.p. engine. biogogical sampling semi balloon otter trawl
 
 
The trawl has a No.9 1 1/2" stretched mesh body and a No.15 1 1/4" stretched mesh cod end. Complete with doors, hardware and bridle. 1/4" mesh liners are available. Trawls are usually treated black. Liners, knotless netting or plankton micron mesh are untreated to prevent fish abrasion and stress.
 
 
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Nylon Sport Trawls
 
 
nylon sport trawl Sterling's sport trawl is designed for recreational trawling. It is constructed with 1 1/2" stretched mesh throughout and has a 16' head rope. Complete with floats, leads and doors with 2" steel runners and a 125' towing bridle.
 
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Small Boat Grass Shrimp Trawls
 
 
grass shrimp trawl These shrimp and grass shrimp trawls can be used behind small boats, off bridges or across tidal streams during tide changes. When used from a boat, attach rope at all four corners and tow behind boat or off side boom. For deeper water leads can be added to the bottom of the frame.
 
  Standard Construction - Frame size 4' x 2', 2" PVC pipe and elbows at 4 corners. Mesh netting 5/16" Atlas. Custom sizes available.  
 
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tickle chain prices
 A tickle chain is attached to the front of the trawl when fishing for flounder or crabs or when shrimp are moving along the bottom. The tickle chain gets the shrimp up so the trawl does not pass over them. Tickle chains are equipped with two shackles. towline prices
 
     
 
trawl net doors These trawl boards are made of the best materials and finest Alabama workmanship. Do not confuse these with lightweight substitutes that are easily destroyed.
 
     
 
Optional Features for Trawls
 
     
  Trawls have many optional features depending upon the type of trawl and the area to be fished. Some variations are listed below. Inquire for pricing.  
  LENGTHENING PIECE (International Body) - Used on larger trawls to balance flow through. Call for quote.  
  MUD ROLLERS - Recommended for larger trawls to prevent snagging on bottom. Call for quote  
  CHAFING GEAR - Heavy duty additional net attached around cod end to reduce wear on cod end. Call for quote  
  FLOTATION - Deep sea trawling requires pressure resistant floats.  
 

NET GUARD TREATMENT - This is an acrylic-based plastic that bonds net fibers, stiffens the net and increase the life of the net. Add $1.50 per ft. of head rope.

  
  BRIDLE AND TOWLINE LENGTH - Bridle length is the distance from swivel to boat.  
  Cod End Liners for Biological Sampling Trawls. Small mesh liners or plankton micron mesh are inserted inside cod end to contain collected samples. Call for quote.  
     
 
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