New interesting article in the Globe

[fireguy]

I grew up in a commercial fishing family. I spent almost 12 years on the deck and in the wheelhouse on draggers. A difference of 2 feet is enough to unbalance the net. The slightest droop can allow numerous fish to be missed. The longer the tow the more fish escape. Worst of all is the chance that the net will twist and foul. An offset of 6 feet is very significant. especially when dealing with people's livelyhoods.