An apparatus that secures the buoy line and buoy to the top of the shellfish trap in an orderly manner until a galvanic timed release (GTR) coupling parts and releases the buoy to the sea surface. The GTR is a highly corrosive anode link which breaks after a predetermined period of immersion in seawater. After the GTR link breaks, the apparatus automatically releases the buoy. The unrestrained buoy rises to the surface so that the trap may be recovered. Until this time, marine mammals are protected from entanglement in the vertical buoy line. It is important that the buoy and, perhaps more importantly, the line associated with it, are packaged in a way to prevent fouling of the buoy lines. By design, the apparatus prevents the fouling of the buoy line that would result in the possible loss of the entire gear set.

Various aspects of the disclosure generally relate a fish trap for use in waters among marine predators which use echolocation. In one aspect the fish trap has acoustic masking properties. In one aspect the fish trap may be a lightweight, collapsible column for use by small commercial vessels and recreational fishing. In one aspect the fish trap may have an overlapping net, forming a double seam for added strength. In one aspect the fish trap may have reinforcing wire along bridle attachment points to hold heavier loads of fish.

Various aspects of the disclosure generally relate a fish trap for use in waters among marine predators which use echolocation. In one aspect the fish trap has acoustic masking properties. In one aspect the fish trap may be a lightweight, collapsible column for use by small commercial vessels and recreational fishing. In one aspect the fish trap may have an overlapping net, forming a double seam for added strength. In one aspect the fish trap may have reinforcing wire along bridle attachment points to hold heavier loads of fish.

A harvesting mechanism for a fishing device includes an actuator, a wireless receiver for receiving a wireless signal to control the actuator, and a rope securing mechanism mechanically coupled to the actuator. The rope securing mechanism secures a rope. In response to receiving the wireless signal, the wireless receiver activates the actuator to cause the rope securing mechanism to release the rope.

A fishing device includes a net disposed in a body of water containing fishes and a post installed near a perimeter of the net. The post further includes a stem, a cord, and a weight. A portion of the stem is above a surface of the body of water, and the cord is slidably secured to the stem. A first end of the cord is attached to the weight, and a second end of the cord is attached to the net. The weight is configured to move from a first position to a second position upon receiving wireless communication, and the first position is higher than the second position.

A fishing device includes a net disposed in a body of water containing fishes and a post installed near a perimeter of the net. The post further includes a stem, a cord, and a weight. A portion of the stem is above a surface of the body of water, and the cord is slidably secured to the stem. A first end of the cord is attached to the weight, and a second end of the cord is attached to the net. The weight is configured to move from a first position to a second position upon receiving wireless communication, and the first position is higher than the second position.

Various aspects of the disclosure generally relate a fish trap for use in waters among marine predators which use echolocation. In one aspect the fish trap has acoustic masking properties. In one aspect the fish trap may be a lightweight, collapsible column for use by small commercial vessels and recreational fishing. In one aspect the fish trap may have an overlapping net, forming a double seam for added strength. In one aspect the fish trap may have reinforcing wire along bridle attachment points to hold heavier loads of fish.

Various aspects of the disclosure generally relate a fish trap for use in waters among marine predators which use echolocation. In one aspect the fish trap has acoustic masking properties. In one aspect the fish trap may be a lightweight, collapsible column for use by small commercial vessels and recreational fishing. In one aspect the fish trap may have an overlapping net, forming a double seam for added strength. In one aspect the fish trap may have reinforcing wire along bridle attachment points to hold heavier loads of fish.

A rope releasing apparatus includes an actuator, a wireless receiver for receiving a wireless signal to control the actuator, and a rope securing mechanism mechanically coupled to the actuator. The rope securing mechanism secures a rope. The rope is attached to a fishing net. In response to receiving the wireless signal, the wireless receiver activates the actuator to cause the rope securing mechanism to release the rope.

Various aspects of the disclosure generally relate a fish trap for use in waters among marine predators which use echolocation. In one aspect the fish trap has acoustic masking properties. In one aspect the fish trap may be a lightweight, collapsible column for use by small commercial vessels and recreational fishing. In one aspect the fish trap may have an overlapping net, forming a double seam for added strength. In one aspect the fish trap may have reinforcing wire along bridle attachment points to hold heavier loads of fish.