PAT. 308411

LARVA CATCHER(R) is Nichimo Simple Sampling Gear.
Simple but optimum gear for sampling fry, fingerling or krill and for an emergent trial towing. 

1. LARVA CATCHER(R) has four canvas kites, one each on the four sides of its mouth.
Once in the water, these kites quickly develop themselves to open the net. LARVA CATCHER(R) makes a sampling work simpler than ever.
2. With its plain configuration, a simple winder is all you need for operating LARVA CATCHER(R).
3. It is lighter, more compact and less bulky compared to conventional systems using trawl doors.

LARVA CATCHER(R) is available in several models to satisfy your needs.
The net opening size of 5m x 5m, 7m x 7m, 10m x 10m…etc..

1. LC-5×5 type

Length of the net : approx. 27m
Maximum mesh size : 300mm
Minimum mesh size : approx 6㎜ square
Distance between wing tips : approx. 5m
Net mouth height : approx. 5m
Towing resistance : approx. 3.5t (at the towing speed of 3.0kt.)

2. LC-10×10-R4 type

Length of the net : approx. 42m
Maximum mesh size : 300mm
Minimum mesh size : approx 6㎜ square
Distance between wing tips : approx. 10m
Net mouth height : approx. 10m
Towing resistance : approx. 9.0t (at the towing speed of 3.0kt.)