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boat hook down to the bottom of the box, and feel for the ring, 

 which is quite easily found. Then insert the hook, and, taking 

 care that the fulcrum rests against the back of the box, pull the 

 lever landwards. The plug is instantly drawn and may be lifted 

 out. There is now a rush of water over the top of the " front " 

 boards, or as we call them on a fish farm "water boards." These 

 boards do very well tongued and grooved, and I find six inches a 

 very convenient width. By lifting two of them, therefore, the 

 water is allowed to lower a foot, and the framed net is hung on in 

 front of the opening, to prevent the escape of any fish. The 

 pressure of the water will keep it in its place. When the water 

 has lowered nearly a foot lift two more " water-boards " and lower 

 the net, and repeat this until the pond is nearly empty, when the 

 fish may be netted out and dealt with as may be desired. The 

 garden rake will be found an excellent implement for lifting the 

 lower water boards. 



