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High-Performance Ropes for Commercial Fishing

Fit-for-purpose lines built to stand up to the rigors of the commercial fishing industry.

Samson’s industrial-strength fishing ropes are built to meet the demands of the commercial fishing industry, with the unmatched durability you expect from Samson Rope—paired with lasting performance in tough marine environments.

Whether you need Crab Rope, trawl nets, seine, or weighted lines, you’ll outperform the competition with the durability and performance of our synthetic nylon commercial fishing ropes. Designed to withstand the demands of saltwater fishing, our lightweight, high-performance synthetic ropes can enhance safety and ensure smooth, reliable operations in even the toughest environments.

Supported by Samson’s considerable experience and the most advanced R&D team in the cordage industry, our commercial fishing products lead the way.

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Large spool of bright orange commercial fishing rope on a vessel, engineered by Samson Rope
Commercial fishing boat hauling in a large catch using durable synthetic fishing rope by Samson Rope

Trusted by Commercial Fishermen

At Samson, we take pride in our long history of crafting commercial fishing ropes and lines built for the toughest environments. With years of expertise and innovative R&D, our products deliver the durability and reliability that fishing professionals rely on every day.

Lighten Your Load, Not Your Catch

Every pound matters on a commercial fishing boat, and Samson understands the importance of maintaining efficiency without sacrificing the performance of your gear. Our ropes and nets—made with Samson’s lightweight, high-performance synthetic fiber materials like polyolefin, polyolefin-polyester blends, and HMPE fibers—deliver the perfect balance of strength and durability.

The Right Rope for the Right Application

Commercial fishermen face some of the harshest environments, from saltwater exposure to heavy loads and constant abrasion. Recognizing the diverse rope applications within the commercial fishing industry, Samson Rope has collaborated with industry experts to design and develop ropes tailored to meet your specific needs when out at sea—whether it’s lightweight handling, durability, or flexibility.

Key factors to consider include the rope’s material, braid type, and resistance to environmental challenges like UV rays, snagging, and abrasion. Our product selection guide will help you find the rope that’s right for you.

  product construction fiber (core/cover)    
Image-SOLID BRAID POLYTRON™ SOLID BRAID POLYTRONTM Solid Braid Polyolefin
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Image-SSR-100 CRAB ROPE™ SSR-100 CRAB ROPETM 3-Strand Polyolefin - Polyester Blend
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Image-ULTRA BLUE-3 CRAB™ ULTRA BLUE-3 CRABTM 3-Strand Polyolefin
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Image-ULTRA BLUE-3 CRAB™ ULTRA BLUE-3 CRABTM 3-Strand Polyolefin
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Image-DURA OCEANMASTER LEAD LINE™ DURA OCEANMASTER LEAD LINETM Lead Line Segmented Lead / Polypropylene-Nylon
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Image-FLEXCORE™ FLEXCORETM Lead Line Segmented Lead / Polypropylene / Polyester
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Image-HERRING GILLNET CORK LINE™ HERRING GILLNET CORK LINETM Cork Line Polyolefin / Polypropylene
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Image-HP DURA PACIFICMASTER CORK LINE™ HP DURA PACIFICMASTER CORK LINETM Cork Line Polyester / Polypropylene-Nylon Blend
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Image-HP DURA PACIFICMASTER CORK LINE™ HP DURA PACIFICMASTER CORK LINETM Cork Line Polyester / Polypropylene-Nylon Blend
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Image-HP DURA PACIFICMASTER CORK LINE™ HP DURA PACIFICMASTER CORK LINETM Cork Line Polyester / Polypropylene-Nylon Blend
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Image-RIVERMASTER LEAD LINE™ RIVERMASTER LEAD LINETM Lead Line Segmented Lead / Acetate-Spun Polyester-Polyester Blend
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Image-STABLE BRAID™ BLACK STABLE BRAIDTM BLACK Double Braid Polyester / Polyester
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Image-AMSTEEL® AMSTEEL® 12-Strand HMPE
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Image-AMSTEEL®BLUE AMSTEEL®BLUE 12-Strand HMPE
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Image-TURBO-RC™ TURBO-RCTM Core Dependent Double Braid HMPE / HMPE
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Image-SOLID BRAID POLYTRON™ SOLID BRAID POLYTRONTM Solid Braid Polyolefin
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Image-SSR-1200 ULTRA GROUND LINES™ SSR-1200 ULTRA GROUND LINESTM 3-Strand Polyolefin - Polyester Blend
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Image-SSR-1200 ULTRA GROUND LINES™ COATED SSR-1200 ULTRA GROUND LINESTM COATED 3-Strand Polyolefin - Polyester Blend
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Image-ULTRA BLUE-3 LONGLINE™ ULTRA BLUE-3 LONGLINETM 3-Strand Polyolefin
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Image-AMSTEEL® AMSTEEL® 12-Strand HMPE
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Image-AMSTEEL®BLUE AMSTEEL®BLUE 12-Strand HMPE
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Image-DURA-PLEX COATED™ DURA-PLEX COATEDTM 12-Strand Polypropylene-Polyester Blend
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Image-DURA-PLEX UNCOATED™ DURA-PLEX UNCOATEDTM 12-Strand Polypropylene - Polyester Blend
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Image-ML-12™ ML-12TM 12-Strand HMPE
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Image-PREMIUM POLYESTER-8™ PREMIUM POLYESTER-8TM 8-Strand Polyester
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Image-PROTON-8™ PROTON-8TM 8-Strand HMPE - Polyester Blend
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Image-QUANTUM-12™ QUANTUM-12TM 12-Strand HMPE - Polyester Blend
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Image-QUANTUM-8™ QUANTUM-8TM 8-Strand HMPE - Polyester Blend
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Image-QUIK-SPLICE™ QUIK-SPLICETM 8-Strand Polyolefin
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Image-SUPER STRONG™ SUPER STRONGTM Double Braid Nylon / Nylon
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Image-TENEX™ TENEXTM 12-Strand Polyester
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Image-AMSTEEL® AMSTEEL® 12-Strand HMPE
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Image-DURALON PURSE LINE™ DURALON PURSE LINETM Double Braid Polyester / Polyester
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Image-DURA-PLEX COATED™ DURA-PLEX COATEDTM 12-Strand Polypropylene-Polyester Blend
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Image-DURA-PLEX UNCOATED™ DURA-PLEX UNCOATEDTM 12-Strand Polypropylene - Polyester Blend
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Image-FLEXCORE™ FLEXCORETM Lead Line Segmented Lead / Polypropylene / Polyester
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Image-KODIAK PURSE LINE™ KODIAK PURSE LINETM 12-Strand Polyolefin
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Image-ML-12™ ML-12TM 12-Strand HMPE
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Image-PREMIUM POLYESTER-8™ PREMIUM POLYESTER-8TM 8-Strand Polyester
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Image-QUIK-SPLICE™ QUIK-SPLICETM 8-Strand Polyolefin
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Image-RP-12 ULTRA BLUE™ RP-12 ULTRA BLUETM 12-Strand Polyolefin
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Image-SEINEMASTER CORK LINE™ SEINEMASTER CORK LINETM Cork Line Nylon / Polyester
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Image-SSR-2400™ SSR-2400TM 12-Strand Polyolefin - Polyester Blend
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Image-STABLE BRAID™ BLACK STABLE BRAIDTM BLACK Double Braid Polyester / Polyester
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Image-STABLE BRAID™ COATED STABLE BRAIDTM COATED Double Braid Polyester / Polyester
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Image-STABLE BRAID™ UNCOATED STABLE BRAIDTM UNCOATED Double Braid Polyester / Polyester
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Image-TENEX™ TENEXTM 12-Strand Polyester
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Image-ULTRA BLUE-3™ ULTRA BLUE-3TM 3-Strand Polyolefin
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Image-ULTRA BLUE-8™ ULTRA BLUE-8TM 8-Strand Polyolefin
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Image-AMSTEEL®BLUE AMSTEEL®BLUE 12-Strand HMPE
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Image-FN-16 NYLON™ FN-16 NYLONTM 16-Strand Nylon
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Image-PREMIUM POLYESTER-8™ PREMIUM POLYESTER-8TM 8-Strand Polyester
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Image-PROTON-8™ PROTON-8TM 8-Strand HMPE - Polyester Blend
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Image-PTS-12 NYLON™ PTS-12 NYLONTM 12-Strand Nylon
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Image-PTS-3 NYLON™ PTS-3 NYLONTM 3-Strand Nylon
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Image-RP-12 NYLON™ RP-12 NYLONTM 12-Strand Nylon
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Image-STABLE BRAID™ BLACK STABLE BRAIDTM BLACK Double Braid Polyester / Polyester
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Image-STABLE BRAID™ COATED STABLE BRAIDTM COATED Double Braid Polyester / Polyester
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Image-STABLE BRAID™ UNCOATED STABLE BRAIDTM UNCOATED Double Braid Polyester / Polyester
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Image-TRAWLSTEEL-BLUE™ TRAWLSTEEL-BLUETM 12-Strand Polyester (Control Core) / HMPE
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Image-TRAWLSTEEL™ TRAWLSTEELTM 12-Strand Polyester (Control Core) / HMPE - MFP Blend
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Image-TS-II PREMIUM™ TS-II PREMIUMTM Core Dependent Double Braid HMPE (Polyester Control Core) / HMPE
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Image-TS-II TURBO™ TS-II TURBOTM Core Dependent Double Braid HMPE (Polyester Control Core) / HMPE
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Image-TS-II™ TS-IITM Core Dependent Double Braid HMPE (Polyester Control Core) / Polyester
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Image-TURBO POLYESTER HEAD ROPE™ TURBO POLYESTER HEAD ROPETM Jacketed / Parallel Fiber core Polyester / Polyester
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Image-TURBO-RC™ TURBO-RCTM Core Dependent Double Braid HMPE / HMPE
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Image-ULTRA BLUE-3 TRAILER/BRIDLE™ ULTRA BLUE-3 TRAILER/BRIDLETM 3-Strand Polyolefin
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Image-ULTRA BLUE-8™ ULTRA BLUE-8TM 8-Strand Polyolefin
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Sustainability

Samson supports sustainable fishing practices and is proud to offer ropes made with bio-based fibers that have a lower carbon footprint than traditional materials. Commercial fishing products available with the option of bio-sourced fiber include AmSteel®Blue and Turbo-RC™.

Quick Reference Guide – Recommended Rope Products for Commercial Fishing

WHAT MATERIALS ARE BEST FOR SPECIFIC FISHING APPLICATIONS?
Polyolefin – Lightweight and ideal for crab ropes like SSR-100™ Crab Rope and seine lines.
Polyolefin-Polyester Blend – Combines flexibility and strength, perfect for weighted fishing lines, ground lines, and gillnets such as Dura Oceanmaster Lead Line™ and Flexcore™.
HMPE – Extremely strong and abrasion-resistant, ideal for longline fishing ropes, trawl lines, and Gilson wire rope replacements like AmSteel and AmSteel-Blue.

WHAT ROPE CONSTRUCTION TYPES SHOULD I CONSIDER FOR A COMMERCIAL FISHING OPERATION?
3-Strand – Reliable for crab ropes, bridle lines, and ground lines.
Solid Braid – Fray-resistant and ideal for weighted fishing lines and gillnets.
Double Braid – Performs consistently in demanding environments.
8-Strand – Distributes loads evenly, making it suitable for trawl lines and heavy-duty fishing.
12-Strand – Lightweight yet efficient, perfect for longline fishing ropes and marine towing applications.

SPECIALIZED LINES
Lead Line – Built with a weighted design for sinking gillnets and weighted fishing lines used in commercial fishing.
Cork Line – Lightweight and buoyant, ideal for floating elements in gillnets and other saltwater fishing equipment.

Samson’s commercial fishing ropes and lines—from crab ropes to longline fishing ropes—ensure the reliability and performance you need for saltwater fishing operations. Durable, lightweight, and crafted by our industry-leading R&D team, our products meet the demands of every application. Explore our product guide or contact us for expert guidance.

resources for Commercial Fishing

Never feel alone on the water. In addition to quality products, you can count on us for expert advice, industry resources, special tips, as well as tried-and-true techniques to get the most out of your rope product.

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Commercial Marine Product Technical Documents

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