Commercial Fishing Net Collection

La Fontaines Fables - Crow and the Gazelle
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Crow and the Gazelle, the Tortoise and the Rat

Jesus calls Peter and Andrew (Mark 1, 16-18)
As he went along the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew, Simons brother, casting a net into the sea (for they were fishermen)

Crab Pot With Brown Crab Is Hauled Up Over The Side Of The F / V Morgan Anne During The Commercial Brown Crab Fishing
Crab Pot With Brown Crab Is Hauled Up Over The Side Of The F/V Morgan Anne During The Commercial Brown Crab Fishing Season In Icy Strait Of Southeast Alaska

Illustration of fish caught in fishing net

Illustration of trawler at sea dragging fishing net to catch fish

Fish trap made of bamboo and a fishing net on the Sangkae river, Battambang, Cambodia, Southeast Asia

Tuna fishing
Antique illustration of a Tuna fishing

Ancient fishing scene
Illustration of a ancient fishing scene

Illustration of a drift net between two ships

Fisherman on open sea catching fish with fishingnet

Sturgeon fishing: dragging fish in Volgas bank

Fishing net
Illustration of a fishing net

Beluga sturgeon (left) and European sturgeon
Illustration of a Beluga sturgeon (left) and European sturgeon

Afternoon light, Corricella harbor, Procida, Italy
Afternoon light on Corricella harbor, Procida, Italy.Procida, an island in the gulf of Naples, is a popular tourist destination

Fishermans equipment in SakrisAŝy
Fishermans equipment between the ochre coloured wooden houses in SakrisAŝy on the Lofoten Islands

Bow net in the North Sea, Lower Saxony, Germany, Europe

Fishing nets in the harbor of Husavik, Iceland

Fishermen pulling in a net, beach south of Kovalam, Vizhinjam in the distance, Malabar Coast, Malabar, Kerala, southern India, India, Asia

Italy, Sardinia, Alghero, fishing boats and nets in the harbour

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Unveiling the Tales of the Commercial Fishing Net: From Fables to Reality" Embarking on a journey through time, we find ourselves immersed in the captivating world of commercial fishing nets. Just like La Fontaine's fable "Crow and the Gazelle, " where cunning prevails over strength, these nets have been instrumental in capturing bountiful marine treasures. In Mark 1, 16-18, Jesus called Peter and Andrew to be fishers of men; little did they know that their humble fishing nets would become symbols of faith and hope. Similarly, La Fontaine's "Bird-Catcher Hawk and the Skylark" reminds us that even amidst adversity, perseverance can lead to triumph. Venturing into icy Alaskan waters during the commercial brown crab season aboard F/V Morgan Anne reveals an awe-inspiring sight - a crab pot brimming with majestic brown crabs hauled up from beneath the depths. This scene echoes both struggle and reward for those who brave treacherous seas in pursuit of sustenance. Illustrations depicting fish entangled within fishing nets remind us of nature's delicate balance disrupted by human intervention. The trawlers at sea tirelessly drag their nets to catch fish, showcasing both man's reliance on this ancient technique and its impact on marine ecosystems. Southeast Asia paints a vivid picture with bamboo fish traps adorning Sangkae river while fishing nets await their next catch. Tuna fishing emerges as an art form perfected over centuries – an intricate dance between fishermen and these magnificent creatures. Traveling back in time conjures images of ancient scenes where communities thrived upon abundant catches provided by skillful netting techniques. Drift nets suspended between ships symbolize unity among seafarers striving towards common goals despite vast oceans separating them. A lone fisherman battling mighty waves epitomizes courage against nature's forces while seeking livelihoods intertwined with open seas' unpredictable bounty.