On-demand Fishing Gear Training Videos

On-demand (or ropeless) fishing gear
On-demand (or ropeless) fishing gear Photo: Steve de Neef
Familiarize yourself with EdgeTech and SMELTS on-demand fishing gear systems in this series of three videos hosted by commercial fishermen.

For more information about on-demand fishing gear, please visit ropeless.org.

On-demand EdgeTech and SMELTS Fishing Gear in Use

Commercial MA fisherman shows how EdgeTech and SMELTS on-demand gear systems are used for fishing. The TrapTracker app on a mobile device can be used to set and haul both types of gear.

Video Tutorial for Using EdgeTech On-demand Fishing Gear

For stepwise instructions on how to use EdgeTech on-demand fishing gear system, watch this video. You’ll learn how to set and haul gear using the TrapTracker app.

Video Tutorial for Using SMELTS On-demand Fishing Gear

For stepwise instructions on how to use the SMELTS on-demand fishing gear system with an EdgeTech transducer, watch this video. You’ll learn how to set and haul gear using the TrapTracker app and EdgeTech transducer, as well as what to do when your air tank needs to be refilled and how to replace a full air tank in the unit.

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