334 FISHES AND FISHING 



NETS. 



I. HAND NETS. 



Hand nets for use among rocks should have frames 

 of one of the forms shown in Figs. 211, 212. The form of 

 ring shown in Fig. 211 is best adapted for light nets 

 for general use, or heavier nets for use on sand or 

 mud ; while that shown in Fig. 212 is more suited for 

 heavy nets for use among rocks. The first of these 

 could be used with a net of either strong netting or 

 stout mosquito net. Nets of either type, complete 

 with handle, should cost from 45. to ios., according to 

 size and make. 



On sandy or muddy ground much larger nets can be 

 used, and many forms of such nets are locally used in 

 different parts of the country for shrimping ; the large 

 shore nets used for this purpose on the Lincolnshire 

 coast, which are about 10 feet in the beam and have 

 g-feet handles, cost about i ios. complete. 



2. DIP NETS. 



Dip nets are nets mounted on circular rings lowered 

 into the water by means of a pole, and baited. They 

 are left stationary until a fish enters, and are then 

 rapidly lifted above the surface. Small nets of this 

 type, mounted on galvanized iron rings 24 to 36 inches 

 in diameter, and costing with the necessary lines about 

 ios. to 155. each, are commonly used for catching 

 prawns, and are suitable for taking small fishes in the 

 neighbourhood of rocks (see Fig. 213). A net of this 

 pattern would probably be improved by the addition 

 of a second ring, which would enable it to collapse on 

 the bottom without fouling. Much larger nets 



