Background — Commercial trawler hauling a heavy trawl net over the stern, net bag bulging with catch. North Atlantic conditions — spray, heavy seas, working deck crew.
FISHING SYSTEMS

Bottom Trawling

Trawl netting, codends, and trawl warps engineered for bottom and midwater trawl fisheries worldwide.

Overview

Bottom trawling is one of the most demanding applications for fishing netting — nets are dragged along the seabed for extended periods, subjected to constant abrasion, and must retain their shape and mesh geometry under heavy loads of catch.

WireCo, through Euronete, manufactures trawl netting, codends, trawl twines, and ancillary net components designed for the specific species, depths, and seabed conditions of commercial trawl fisheries. Our products prioritize durability, catch retention, and drag efficiency — factors that directly impact fuel cost and profitability per trip.

With decades of experience serving trawl fleets in the North Atlantic, Mediterranean, and beyond, Euronete's local expertise helps skippers and fleet operators select the right netting for their fishery.

Supporting visual — Close-up of trawl netting being mended on a quayside, twine detail visible, fishing vessel in background. Authentic working harbour image.

Key Challenges in Bottom Trawling

The problems WireCo products are engineered to solve.

Abrasion from Seabed Contact
Bottom trawl nets are continuously dragged over sand, gravel, and rocky seabed. Abrasion wears through twine and netting panels, requiring frequent repair or replacement that costs time and money.
Net Damage & Catch Loss
Torn netting and blown codends result in lost catch and wasted fishing time. Net failure during a haul can mean losing the value of an entire tow plus the cost of net repair.
Fuel Efficiency & Drag Reduction
Fuel is the largest operating cost for trawl vessels. Net design and twine selection directly affect hydrodynamic drag — the wrong netting can increase fuel consumption by 10–15% per tow.
Bycatch Regulations
Increasingly strict bycatch regulations require specific mesh sizes, selectivity devices, and escape panels. Non-compliant gear can result in fines, license suspension, or gear seizure.

How WireCo Delivers

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Abrasion-Resistant Netting & Twine

Euronete's trawl netting uses high-tenacity polyethylene and proprietary twine constructions that resist seabed abrasion significantly longer than standard materials. Eurocross and PE Netting products are designed to maintain mesh geometry and knot strength through hundreds of hours of bottom contact.

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Optimized Drag Performance

Euronete works with fleet operators to specify twine diameter, mesh configuration, and panel geometry that balances catch efficiency with hydrodynamic drag. The right netting specification can reduce fuel consumption per tow while maintaining or improving catch rates.

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Regulatory-Compliant Gear Design

Euronete's product range includes netting and selectivity components designed to meet the bycatch regulations of specific fisheries — including EU, NAFO, and national requirements. Our local sales teams understand the regulatory requirements of each fishing region and can specify compliant gear configurations.

Products for Bottom Trawling

Explore the specific products WireCo manufactures for trawl fishing applications.

Product — Euronete Eurocross knotted netting panel, mesh structure visible
Euronete Eurocross
NETTING & TWINES

High-strength knotted trawl netting for bottom and midwater fisheries.

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Product — Euronete PE Netting, close-up of polyethylene mesh
Euronete Polyethylene Netting
NETTING & TWINES

Abrasion-resistant polyethylene netting for demanding seabed conditions.

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Product — Euronete twine spools, various diameters for net construction
Euronete Twines
NETTING & TWINES

Trawl twines for net construction, repair, and codend lacing.

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Brands Serving Bottom Trawling

Euronete
Netting, twines, and ropes for commercial trawl fisheries worldwide.
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