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Aboriginal Fisheries . • Training Program MODULE 7-2 Checking Gear, Catch and Licences · Trainee's Reference Manual j j j j ~ j Contents j Introduction . 1 j Approaching Fishers in an Appropriate Manner ......................... 3 Identifying Type of Gear . 6 j Checking Buoys and Markings . 16 Visually Estimating Gear Dimensions . 18 j Measuring Nets . 21 Checking Catch . 23 j Checking Licence Information . 26 Usefu I Terms . 28 j Further Reading . 30 j Exercises . · 31 j j j j J Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page i LJ [j Reference Manual Introduction Module 7-2 ~ j j Introduction j The Aim of This manual is designed to help you make gear, j this Manual catch and licence checks. j You should learn from the training activities, not from the manual. - The Reference Manual is for reference purposes only. Use it only when you j need to refresh your memory. j Learning The course is divided into sections with different objectives learning objectives. j A learning objective is a task you should be able to perform at the end of each section. The learning objective is contained in a grey box at the start of j each section. j Evaluation Testing conditions and passing criteria follow the learning objective. They tell you how you will be evaluated. There will be no surprises or trick j questions during the evaluation. LJ j j j j Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 1 D LJ Reference Manual Introduction Module 7-2 [j How to Use To find your way in the manual, consult the table [j this Manual of contents. To know where you are in the manual, check the [j top and bottom of the page. This will tell you: • what module this is [j • what section you're in • what page you're on . 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Fishing Regulations gives Authority to you the authority to inspect: D Inspect • nets, lines and other gear [j • catch • fishing licences, permits and log books [j You can only inspect those parts of the vessel w~ere these items can be found. For example, you [j cannot inspect living quarters. An inspection is not the same as a search. A search is a more thorough inspection where you can pry into hidden places [j for concealed items. [j If an operator refuses to let you see any of the listed items for inspection, you can charge him under Section 79(1) of the Fisheries Act with LJ failing to comply with the regulations. [j Approaching When you approach a vessel to check their gear, Fishers catch or licence, try not to interrupt their fishing. [j Their tiine is valuable. Often fishers work long hours without much sleep. They may resent an LJ unnecessary interruption and give you a hard time. Approach the vessel from the clear side. Time [j your approach so it causes as little interruption as possible. For example, it is better to approach the vessel while their nets are out rather than when [j they are in the middle of bringing in a catch. LJ Hail the skipper and say you want to board the vessel. This gives the skipper the chance to [j properly welcome you on board. You will fmd that you have the best success [j dealing with fishers when you treat them with respect and courtesy. This will help you avoid LJ Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 4 D LJ Reference Manual Leaming Objective 1 Module 7-2 LJ confrontations and enforce the regulations most ~ effectively. If the skipper asks to see your certification as a ~ Fishery Officer, you must show it by law under the Fisheries Act. j Confidentiality Treat the catch information you collect as confidential. Don't tell the skippers of other boats j what catches are like in an area you have just visited. j j j j j j j j j j j j Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 5 j I Reference Manual Learning Objective 2 Module 7-2 I I I I I I 2. Identifying Type of Gear I Learning Objective I I Testing Conditions I I Passing Criteria I I I I I I Fisheries &. oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 6 I [j Reference Manual Learning Objective 2 Module 7-2 (j Types .of Gear Fishers use different gear depending on the type of [j fish they want to catch. This is because certain gear is more effective at taking certain species. Since the regulations that you enforce prohibit the [j use of certain types of gear, you must be able to identify all gear used by fishers in B.C. [j Typical commercial fishing gear include: [j gill net Jiggmg gear seme diving gear troll digging gear [j longline dredging gear trawl picking gear [j trap ring gear D Typical sport fishing gear include: rod and reel [j Jlg net D bucket Typical food fishing gear include: [j beach seine gill net [j gaff harpoon trap LJ werr rifle [j seme picking gear (clam rake) LJ D CJ Fisheries &. oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 7 [j D Reference Manual Learning Objective 2 Module 7-2 [j Gill nets Identifying Features J You can identify vessels that are using gill nets to j catch fish by the following features: • vessels are usually 30 to 40 feet long • almost always operated by one person j • often operate at dawn or dusk when net is least visible to fish j Description of Gill Netting J A gill net is a net that is used to catch fish by enmeshing them. The net does not enclose an area j of water. Gill nets catch fish by their gills. Fishers hang the j net like a curtain in the water along a route they hope will be the route taken by the fish. Fish j swimming into the net are caught by their gill covers. j The net is supported by a line at the surface that is threaded through floats placed at regular intervals. j This is known as the cork line. The bottom of the net is attached to a weighted line known as the leadline. j Gill nets are usually about 1200 feet long and 60 j meshes deep. The size of the mesh--that is, the ho~e formed by the twine--varies according to the type of fish to be caught. j The net is payed out from the stem of the vessel from a power-operated drum. This drum should j not be confused with the drum used on some seine vessels. The drum on seine vessels is much larger J than those on gill net vessels. j Fisheries &. oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page a j D Reference Manual Learning Objective 2 Module 7-2 D All modem gill nets are made from synthetic fibres. The nets come in different colors to make D them less visible to fish in different areas and at different times of the year. [j Gill Net Equipment [j Cork Line - Top line of the net. Floats are attached to support the net in the water. LJ Lead Line - Bottom line of the net. Weights are [j attached to hold down the net. Scotchman - Irredescent or plain orange marker [j buoy attached to the end of the net. Marked with the licence number of the vessel to which it [j belongs. Gill Net - Complete net including the bridle, mesh, (j cork.line and leadline. Purse seine Identifying Features LJ You can identify vessels that are fishing using a j purse seine by the following features: • seine vessels are usually 50 or 60 feet in length j • usually have a crew of five or more. ~ Description of a Seine J A purse seine is a net used to enclose an area of j water and trap fish. The net is cast from a boat then closed at the bottom by a line to form a purse j or bag. Fishers use the purse seine to enclose a school of j fish, then bring them into the hold of the vessel. j Fisheries & oceans Feb 2, 1993 Page 9 j D Reference Manual Leaming Objective 2 Module 7-2 D Like the gill net, the seine also uses a corkline and [j a leadline. A long rope called the purseline is threaded through large rings attached to the [j leadline. The net is set by lowering one end into the water, [j then steering the vessel in a circle while paying out the rest of the net.- When the circle is completed the purseline is tightened, completely closing the CJ. bottom of the net and trapping fish. The net loaded with fish is then hauled aboard the vessel. [j A typical salmon purse seine has meshes of at least 3 112 inches and measures over 1320 feet in length.