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There are several kinds of Garn-Mjiirdar namely : 



THE CIRCULAR GARN-MJARDE. 



This, which is the most common of all, is thus con- 

 structed. Three stout hoops, of from five to six feet in 

 circumference, connected together by four straight hazel 

 or other sticks placed transversely form the Stomme, or 

 frame-work; netting of proportionate dimensions is drawn 

 )ver it, and after being properly stretched, is secured over 

 both sticks and hoops. It has two Ingangar, or entrances, 

 one at each end. But care must be taken that they are 

 of sufficient length to extend some inches beyond each 

 other; for if too short, and placed opposite, and kept in 

 position by thread or fine twine, as is often the case, one 

 may be pretty sure that half of the fish that enter by the one 

 Ingang, will make their exit by the other. 



The Gillring, or setting of the Ingang, is a matter of 

 much importance. By most people two threads are consi- 

 dered preferable to four. But these should be so placed 

 as to act as a spring, and in consequence afford an easy 



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