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fixed gear
Fishing gear that is stationary after it is deployed (unlike trawl or troll gear which is moving when it is actively fishing). Fixed gear includes gillnets, long lines, pots, traps, and any other gear that is anchored at least at one end.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Fishing
- Category: Marine fishery
- Organization: NOAA
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- J Thomas
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