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West Coast Groundfish Observer Program Manual, Part2 - NOAA

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CHAPTER 5<br />

Albacore Troll Fishery<br />

Vessels targeting albacore tuna range in size from 40 feet to<br />

70 feet and tow up to 13 lines from the outrigger poles and<br />

the stern. Lines are generally unweighted and a single lure<br />

called a ‘jig’ is attached to the end of each (See Figure 5-8).<br />

Jigs have metal heads, plastic skirts or feathers, and large,<br />

barbless double hooks. Fish are pulled aboard by hand or<br />

by line haulers (pulleys) located on the stern.<br />

Outrigger<br />

Outrigger<br />

Fishing Line<br />

Jigs<br />

Figure 5 - 8: Albacore Troll Vessel (with outriggers in fishing position)<br />

1/30/2004 5-9

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