Extreme weather "Amy 2025" – a reminder of how vulnerable fishing can be

The ravages of extreme weather "Amy 2025" has created major challenges for fishermen along the Norwegian coast. Strong gusts of wind, high waves and strong currents caused many to lose both pots, nets and other fishing equipment. According to preliminary figures, over 1,500 lost tins recorded in October alone, but how many were actually lost, no one knows for sure.

Lost tools are quickly found ghost fishing, where pots and nets continue to catch fish, crabs and lobsters for months – often without their owners ever finding them again. This causes both economic losses and major environmental problems.

Prevention is the best solution

To prevent valuable equipment from being lost, TrapFinder™ has been developed – a smart and user-friendly solution that makes it possible to find tools before they become a problem.

By attaching TrapFinder™ to the fishing gear, a buoy can be automatically released and float to the surface if the bait is not retrieved within a predetermined time. The buoy remains connected to the gear, allowing the fisherman to easily find and retrieve it again – even after storms and demanding conditions.

Why choose TrapFinder™

• Reduces the risk of lost tools and equipment

• Simplifies the retrieval of objects underwater

• Developed for both professional and recreational use

• Robust design – built for Norwegian conditions
  
  

With TrapFinder™ This reduces both the environmental impact and the costs of lost fishing rods – while also making you fish safer, smarter and more sustainably.

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