lampara net
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A lampara net is a type of fishing net used to catch bait fishes, resembling a purse seine. It is a surrounding net designed for pelagic fish that school in large, dense shoals.12
The lampara net features a large central bag, or bunt, with shorter wings. Its float line is longer than its weighted lead line. When hauled, the wings of the net meet at the bottom first, trapping the fish. The net is then brought in, guiding the fish into the bunt for capture.2
Lampara nets, along with purse seines, are important gear for sea fishing and are used for species such as tuna, herring, sardines, salmon, and mackerel.2
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