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least afew inches. The sides of the pound are usually at least 1 foot 
above the water level so as to prevent the trapped fish from jump- 
ing over. (See figs. 1 to 3.) 

Fic. 2.—Pound-net fishing. When the fish are gathered into one corner of the net the catch is 
bailed into the boat with dip nets 
As many as 8 or 9 pounds are sometimes set In a continuous row or 
stand, so that the entire distance covered by the leads, hearts, and 

Fic. 3.—Pound-net fishing. Culling the catch. It is not feasible to sort the catch on the fishing 
grounds. All culling is done at the shore station when the fish are sorted for sale. Hence 
undersized fish are dead when discarded 
pounds may be nearly 2 miles in length. Usually a stand consists of 
not more than four pounds, for this is the maximum that can be 
handled easily by the average pound-net crew. 
