92 SEA FISH; 



The Keer Drag, 



Of which an illustration is given, will be found a 

 very useful net to those who are desirous of procuring 

 marine curiosities, and are not enabled to take advan- 

 tage of the facilities afforded by the trawl. It may be 

 made exceedingly portable, and can be taken easily 

 from one place of residence to another. Its cost of 



construction will be very inconsiderable, and it is thus 

 made : A is an iron rod long enough when bent, as at 

 B, to leave eight feet for the mouth lengthways, and 

 sixteen inches in height for the side pieces ; the rings, 

 c, should be welded on in making, as should those 

 shown at E, through which a pole of any light tough 

 wood is thrust, and retained in its place by pins 

 through the ends ; this must be buoyant enough to 

 keep the frame always upright ; the bridle should be 



