FISHERMAN'S WORKBOOK

Compiled by J. Prado
Fishery Industries Division, FAO
in collaboration with P.Y. Dremière
IFREMER, Sète, France

Published by arrangement with the FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
by FISHING NEWS BOOKS OXFORD 1990

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Prado, J.

Fisherman's workbook.
1. Fishing equipment
I. Title II. Dremière, P.Y.
III. Food and Agriculture
Organization
639.2

ISBN 0-85238-163-8

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Acknowledgements

Notice

Materials and accessories

density of materials

strength of hardware

synthetic fibres

twine

rope

wire rope

net webbing

fish hooks

line fishing accessories

floats

sinkers

hardware

lifting