Originally Posted By: Salmo g.


Since beach and purse seine gear requires a larger crew and more expensive gear, the catch per landing needs to be significantly greater than with a gillnet boat that can be manned and operated by one fisherman.



it looks to me like the state is going to help outfit the boats, whats your take on that ?

The plan for 2011 will include a long-term mortality study and the development of an implementation plan that maps out strategies for investment, marketing, equipping, location and gear type

http://www.cbbulletin.com/393123.aspx