Otter Guards for Fykes

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Complete with 10 x 4″ cable ties so the guard can be attached to a fyke.

Description

Otter Guards for Fykes

Two sizes of otter guards to suit our 53 cm or 1 metre fyke nets.

Complete with 10 x 4″ cable ties so the guard can be attached to the fyke.

The use of otter guards prevents otters entering the nets and becoming trapped. Placement of otter guards at the opening of fyke nets reduces the net opening into squares that are too small for an adult otter to enter but provide adequate spacing to allow eels or fish to enter the net.

SKU: N/A Categories: Fishery Accessories, Fyke Nets Tags: Fykes, Otters

What is a Fyke Net?

A fyke net is a type of fish trap. It consists of a long cylindrical netting bag mounted on rings which contains a series of funnel-shaped openings. This makes it easy for fish to enter the trap but very difficult for them to make their way out. Fyke nets are fitted with a leader which guides the fish towards the entrance of the bags. Fyke nets are generally operated in shallow coastal waters, such as estuaries and sheltered bays. They are usually set in contact to the bottom. In areas with strong tidal currents and hauled or checked for catch on a daily basis.