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CATCH BY GEAR 



Four types of gear accounted for 90 per cent of the fishery products 

 taken in the fisheries of South Carolina during 1929. Listed in order 

 of their importance they were: Grabs which accounted for 71 per 

 cent of the catch; lines, 8 per cent; gill nets, 6 per cent; and haul 

 seines, 5 per cent. The catch by grabs was exclusively oysters; that 

 by lines consisted principally of sea bass and Idng whiting or "king- 

 fish"; that by gill nets chiefly shad; and that by haul seines largely 

 mullet. 



OPERATING UNITS BY COUNTIES 



Beaufort and Charleston Counties each accounted for 27 per cent 

 of the total number of persons fishing. Other counties employing a 

 considerable number of fishermen were Georgetown and Horry 

 Counties. Ten fishing vessels were operated in the State, all of which 

 were operated in Charleston County. Beaufort County led in the 

 number of motor and other small fishing boats, accounting for 39 per 

 cent of the total. Charleston County followed with 28 per cent. 



CATCH BY COUNTIES 



Fishing was prosecuted in the marine waters of eight counties of 

 South Carolina during 1929. Ranked according to value, the fisheries 

 of Charleston County were most important, accounting for 42 per cent 

 of the total catch and 43 per cent of the total value of the catch. 

 Beaufort County was next in importance, accounting for 46 per cent 

 of the catch and 30 per cent of the value. Other important produc- 

 ing counties listed in order of their importance with respect to value 

 were Georgetown, Horry, and Colleton. 



Fisheries of South Carolina, 1929 

 OPERATING UNITS: By gear 



