Abstract: A seine ring for use, in plurality, on the lower edge of a purse seine net which is conventionally closed or pursed by a pursing cable threaded through the rings. The seine ring is adapted for quick, easy and positive attachment to the seine net, ordinarily by a ring tie of any suitable kind and generally with a bridle on the net, with the seine ring according to this invention capable of being oriented in a number of different positions to distribute the wear of the cable on the seine ring.

Abstract: A ring tie for releasibly attaching the rings for the pursing cable to the bottom of a purse seine net, the ring tie having three principal sections, namely a body member, a clasp member which is releasibly locked to the body member, and a shackle secured to and between these members and depending therefrom, this shackle being flexible and scissile.