LONG LINES 331 



to prevent the buoys being drawn under the surface as 

 the tide rises. 



By regulating the distance from the buoys at which 

 the lines are fastened to the buoy ropes, a long line 

 may be set so as to fish at any desired distance from 

 the bottom. 



By the courtesy of a well-known East Coast firm, 

 we are able to give the following estimates of the cost 

 of long lines and gear. The detailed prices will give 

 the necessary information as to the cost of unmounted 

 lines and anything wanted for renewals. Mounted lines 

 at e not very easy to stow, and it might be advisable only 

 to mount at least a part of the lines as and when wanted. 



The prices given are for baskets of eight lines (320 

 fathoms in all) ; for ordinary use by yachtsmen or 

 others fishing for scientific purposes, one or two baskets 

 would probably be ample, and such a string would 

 only require to be anchored and buoyed at the ends. 

 The weights given are per line of 40 fathoms. 



COD FISHING GEAR. / s ^ 



8 3-pound lines, as above, @ 305. per dozen . . i o o 



160 No. 6 hooks and loops, @ 203. per 1,000 . . 33 



1 60 6o-inch cotton snoods, as above . . . . 59 



Basket, cork, and fixing, as above . . . . . . no 



Per basket . . ..^200 



