The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife require 2 new trap nets in the Downeast Region to aid in the non-lethal sampling of cold-water native fish. Trap nets are essential tools biologists in the region during the fall spawning periods and spring movements. Trap nets can be used in various water body types and allow for biologists to sample biological data from various fish species. These new nets will give biologists more resources to monitor critically important sport fish populations in the region. Quantity: 2; Products Specifications: • Each net will have: o A 75’ long, 6’ deep lead o 3/4” with Square #126 Knotless Nylon Netting o Top Ropes: 5/16” Braided Polyester Rope with SB-3 Floats every 3’ o Bottom Ropes: 50lb Leadcore Rope (50lb Weight/600’) o Net Hung with 8” Tie Spacing (Top), 4” Tie (Bottom) (Not Spiraled) o Black Netcoating with UV Inhibitor • Each trap net will be: o 3/4” Square #126 Knotless Nylon Netting o Top Ropes: 5/16” Braided Polyester Rope with SB-3 Floats every 3’ o Bottom Ropes: 50 lb Leadcore Rope (50lb/600’) o Box: 4’ W x 4’ L x 6’ T, 5/16” Braided Polyester Rope, 8” x 8” Funnel Throat vertically and horizontally centered in box, 42” long #15 Zipper on top of box o Bonnet: 12’ W x 12’ L x 6’ T o Wings: 18’ L x 6’ T, Two #15 24” long zippers on top of each wing o Tie Spacing: 6”-8”, spiral tied o Black Net Coat Treatment
