110 DIFFERENT MODES OF FISHING THE HERRING. 



9. behring's straits, &c. 



The natives on both sides of Behring's Straits are 

 accustomed to fish herrings in summer with the seine-net, 

 but a novel method is practised on the Eiver Kovima in 

 winter. The natives place branches or osiers nearly across 

 that river in such a manner as to prevent the herrings 

 passing, but openings are left for weirs and nets to encircle 

 and take the herrings. 



