Overview

What’s involved

A Fishing Gear Technologist is a specialist that works for a company that designs and engineers fishing gear technology for fishing vessels and recreational fishers. 

How do they spend their day?

A fishing gear technologist spends their day in a laboratory, testing facility, or out on the water completing tasks such as:

  • Researching evolving technologies
  • Designing, prototyping, and testing fishing gear and equipment
  • Conducting field experiments
  • Using technology and design software
  • Collaborating with industry stakeholders
  • Collecting and analysing data

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$100,000 - $120,000 per year
Skills you will use
Problem solving
Research and development
Testing equipment
Using computers and software
Conducting experiments
Current and emerging technologies
Stakeholder engagement

Bachelor of Engineering or Marine Science

Fisheries research and gear development would be highly desirable.

Fisheries management principles, fishing gear design and related technologies, materials science and engineering, environmental regulations, industry trends, evolving technologies, research and design principles

Problem solving, critical thinking, attention to detail, collaborative