Long-lines consist of short lines (called snoods) carrying hooks, attached at regular intervals to a longer main line which is laid on, or close to, the seabed. Main lines are up to 150 km long and can carry several thousand hooks.
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Long-lines consist of short lines (called snoods) carrying hooks, attached at regular intervals to a longer main line which is laid on, or close to, the seabed. Main lines are up to 150 km long and can carry several thousand hooks.

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