Submitted by lweiss on March 9, 2020 – 10:46
Sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria) Scaring lines had no effect on target catch. Night setting increased average retained catch by more than 40%. Albatross attacked baited hooks on floated longlines at significantly higher rates than non-floated longlines, especially beyond the aerial extent of bird scaring lines. Additionally, night setting resulted in significant decreases in albatross bycatch.
- Phoebastria nigripes (Black-footed albatross)
- Bird-scaring devices
- Night sets