Commercial fishing in British Columbia isn’t just a livelihood — it’s a logistical operation that runs on tight margins, strict timelines, and equipment that has to perform in some of the most demanding marine conditions in the world. Getting the right gear from the right supplier is foundational to everything else.
The Role of Netting in BC’s Commercial Fisheries
BC’s major commercial fisheries — salmon, prawn, crab, shrimp, halibut — each use distinct netting and gear configurations. Salmon gillnets are specified by mesh size and twine type to target specific species while minimizing bycatch. Prawn and shrimp traps use different mesh entirely, designed for trap construction rather than open water fishing. Trawl gear, long lines, and seine nets each represent additional specializations with their own engineering requirements.
Beyond the nets themselves, the hardware that assembles and maintains them — leads, floats, snap rings, swivels, buoy lines, and more — must be matched correctly to the net and fishing method. It’s a system, not just a product category.
Why 50 Years in the Industry Matters
A supplier who has been serving BC fishermen for over five decades understands seasonal demand patterns, species-specific gear requirements, and the practical realities of fishing different grounds. That institutional knowledge translates into better advice, more appropriate product recommendations, and faster problem-solving when something goes wrong mid-season.
For BC commercial and recreational fishermen, Pacific Net & Twine brings that depth of experience to every transaction — stocking fishing nets, rope, twine, marine hardware, rods, reels, and tackle across locations in Richmond, Prince Rupert, and Parksville.