Herring Hunt
Synopsis
A crew can haul in close to 900 tons of herring in a single net during the busy fishing season off the coast of British Columbia.
Synopsis
Alec Ward, chief skipper of the herring boat Western Girl, leads his crew in the Gulf of Georgia off British Columbia's coast. As autumn arrives, the team faces the pressures of a limited fishing season. They must locate herring before quotas close the area. The crew relies on Ward's experience and an echosounder to find schools of fish. After hours of searching, they successfully set a net, aiming to catch up to 900 tons of herring in a single haul.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See Alec Ward's strategy for finding elusive herring.
- Watch the intense competition among fishing fleets.
- Find out how fishermen navigate strict quotas and regulations.
Did You Know
- A single saner boat can cost $120,000.
- The mesh of the net hangs down 34 fathoms into the water.
- Alec Ward's crew aimed to catch close to 900 tons of herring in a single net.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a saner cost?
A saner may cost a hundred and twenty thousand dollars.
What is the depth of the net used to catch herring?
The mesh of the net hangs down 34 fathoms into the water.
How many tons of herring can be trapped in a single net?
They can trap close to 900 tons of herring in a single net.
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