Table 4 in The Tuna Handline fishing fleet of Infanta, Pangasinan, Philippines: An assessment

Table 4: Significant properties of primary gears used in tuna fishing
Type of GearPropertiesImageSimple HandlineLength Size of Main Line Hook Size Type of Hook Bait TypeMinimum: 50 m; Maximum 400 m Nylon #s 50-150 # 1/0-8/0 “J” type Natural and Artificial BaitsMultiple Hook and LineLength Size of Main Line No. of Branch Lines Size of Branch Line Hook Size Type of Hook No. of Hooks Bait TypeMinimum: 35 m; Maximum: 207.6 m Nylon #s 30-70 Minimum: 25; Maximum: 80 Nylon #s 25-50 # 557, 558, 559, 560, 561, 562 and 564 “J” type Minimum: 25; Maximum: 80 Artificial BaitsTroll LineLength Size of Main Line Hook Size Type of Hook No. of Hooks Bait TypeMinimum: 15 m; Maximum: 346 m Nylon #s 50-120 # 1/0-5/0 “J” type Minimum: 35; Maximum: 50 Natural and Artificial BaitsLong LineLength Size of Main Line Size of Branch Line No. of Branch Lines Hook Size Type of Hook No. of Hooks Bait TypeMinimum: 25 m; Maximum: 173 m Nylon #s 35-120 Nylon #s 30-40 Minimum: 30; Maximum: 80 # 557, 558, 559, 560 and 561 “J” type Minimum: 30; Maximum: 80 Artificial Baits