STATIC GEAR - Pots and Creels

Potting or creeling uses small cages or baskets to capture crabs, lobsters, crayfish, langoustines and shrimp. Pots differ in shape, size and construction materials, according to the target species and local practices. They are usually baited and set on the seabed singly or in strings attached to buoys, which act as location markers and support for the recovery lines. Vessels need to have a large open deck area to enable them to carry large numbers of pots. Most are fitted with creel haulers which are designed to take the main rope, with pots lifted clear as they pass the winch. Pots are usually raised each day or every other day, to allow the catch to be removed and fresh bait set. 

Photo: David Linkie, Fishing News