Commercial fishing supplies from a working port
Gear for boats that work. Sea Gear opened in 1986 to supply the Cape May fleet, and the commercial counter still runs the same way: pot haulers and Hydroslave blocks, dredge shoe bolts and twine tops, hog rings by the box, knives that hold an edge through a trip. Gus Genovese ran a purse seiner out of this port. Chuck and Renee opened the shop in his name, and forty years on the fleet still buys here.
On the shelf
- Scalloping: dredge parts and rollers, twine tops, shoe bolts, rings, scallop bags, Morty the Knife Man scallop knives.
- Pot hauling: Hydroslave hi-lip and open-sided blocks, hauler shims, weak links, red rubber snubbers.
- Rigging: Blue Line tow chains and fids, Campbell rings, Winne rope, G-hooks, recessed links, long-line clips.
- Deck: Luzo fish picks, bait bags, lobster bands, rope-cutting gun blades, hull zincs.
Equipment for the deck and the hold
Saeplast insulated fish boxes and lids are in commercial coolers, and fish totes and baskets in baskets and totes. Anchor line, braided rope and twine are in bulk rope, and wire rope, swages and thimbles are in the rigging shop. The full range, from pot haulers to net hardware, is in commercial fishing gear.
For the crew, Grundens and Guy Cotten PVC is in foul weather gear.
Sea Gear Tip: Weak links and snubbers are consumables. Buy them by the dozen before the season, not one at a time in July when the whole dock is at the counter.
We ship anywhere a boat works. West Coast scallopers order dredges from us because nobody else on the East Coast will pack them. Call (800) 627-4327 for quantity pricing, or come by 1144 Route 109 in Cape May.
FAQ's for Commercial Fishing
Quick tips for gear you use on the water.
Which scallop bag should I choose?
Choose Regular 50-pound or Jumbo 60-pound to suit your catch. Check for damage before filling, then secure the opening with bag ties.
Recommended: Scallop Bags · Scallop Bag Ties
How do I close a scallop bag?
Gather the opening and fasten it with a scallop bag tie. Check that it stays closed before handling. A dedicated tie tool is useful for repeated bagging.
Recommended: Scallop Bag Ties · Scallop Bag Tie Tool
How do I use a bait bag?
Put bait inside, close the bag and secure it in the bait area of your pot, away from moving parts. Check for tears before reuse.
Recommended: Bait Bag
Which knife is made for scallops?
Choose a dedicated scallop knife for opening and cleaning scallops. Keep your supporting hand out of the blade path. Hand-wash and dry after use.
Recommended: Morty The Knife Man - Scallop Knife
Can I replace my fish pick tip?
We sell replacement fish pick tips. Confirm the fit before ordering. Replace damaged tips and check that the new tip is secure before use.
Recommended: Luzo - Fish Pick W/ Replacable Tip · Replaceable Tip For Fish Pick
How does a crab pot zinc work?
A zinc anode helps protect metal gear from corrosion in salt water. Use the correct fit with clean metal-to-metal contact. Do not paint the anode; inspect it regularly and replace it as it wears away.
Recommended: Marshall Manufacturing - Crab Pot Zinc
