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own actual experience. The form of net I have tried is figured 

 below. 



When extended, the total length of the handle alone is 3 feet 

 10 inches, and the net and handle combined about 4 feet 10 inches. 

 A small gaff, suited for pike fishing or other light work, can be 

 substituted for the net at pleasure, when required. 



THE " COMBINATION " NET. 



The supporting sides of Hardy's V net are of wood: steel is, in 

 many cases, however, at least an equally good material. 



