Pitkäverkostinen

Pitkäverkostinen is a Finnish term that translates to "long-lined" or "long-netted." It refers to a fishing method that uses a very long fishing net, often extending for hundreds or even thousands of meters. This type of net is set in the water, typically horizontally, and fish swim into it and become entangled.

The practice of long-lining is used in both commercial and recreational fishing. The length of the net can vary significantly depending on the target species, the fishing area, and the regulations in place. The mesh size of the net is also chosen to target specific fish sizes and types.

This method can be used for catching various species of fish, including cod, herring, and mackerel. It can be deployed from boats or from shore. While effective for catching large quantities of fish, long-lining can also raise concerns about bycatch, which is the unintentional capture of non-target species, including marine mammals and seabirds. Regulations and specific gear modifications are often implemented to mitigate these bycatch issues. The environmental impact of long-lining is a subject of ongoing study and debate within the fishing industry and among conservationists.