Nets and Traps in the Fjords and Rivers. 37 



passage easiest of ascent at one particular point, and at 

 this point he establishes his infernal machine. 



Many of these trappers conform to the requirements of 

 the weekly close-time by opening a door at the upper end 

 of the trap, thus affording a clear passage for fish through 

 the instrument ; but I would oblige them to close the 

 entrance to the trap, as I take it that, during close-time, it 



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should work neither directly nor indirectly towards the 

 capture of fish. 



It stands to reason that fish having passed through the 

 traps during close-time with convenience to themselves, 

 will gain confidence in the structures, and be inclined to 

 continue in their use until they are brought to by the 

 closed door, and meet their fate. Thus the trap, when not 

 fishing, instils a confidence for the benefit of similar other 

 engines, which I maintain should not be, and I am glad to 



