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the weight of the leads carry them to the bottom forming an inverted bowl of 

 netting over the fish. As the control line is drawn up the lead line is puckered 

 together trapping the fish. It is then hauled ashore and the fish removed. 



CAST NET 



Fig. 13-25. Cast net and manner of 

 throwing. 



Fish Lines. There are two general classes of lines used in the fisheries: (1) hand 

 lines, the common hook and line, which are set or trolled, and (2) set lines, or 

 trawl lines, from which a series of hooks are suspended. Both are baited and 

 hand-operated. 



TROLLING 



Fig. 13-26. Trolling with outriggers, an economical small boat 

 operation. 



