Float Line
A float line (also called a cork line, top line, or buoyant line) is a rope or cord designed to float on the surface of the water. In commercial fishing, it’s used to suspend nets and gear — keeping them in the proper vertical position in the water column.
🛠️ Primary Uses in Commercial Fishing
| Use | Description |
|---|---|
| Gillnets | Attached to the top of the net, opposite the lead line |
| Seine Nets | Floats the top edge of the net for purse and beach seining |
| Trawl Nets / Trammel Nets | Keeps net open vertically |
| Aquaculture | Used in cage systems or net pens |
| Marker lines / Buoy lines | Stays on the surface to connect markers or buoys |
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