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lift out the two top boards. Having done this put the lever or 
boat hook down to the bottom of the box, and feel for the ring, 
which is quite easily found. Then insert the hook, and, taking 
care that the fulcrum rests against the back of the box, pull the 
lever landwards. The plug is instantly drawn and may be lifted 
out. There is now a rush of water over the top of the “front” 
boards, or as we call them on a fish farm ‘“ water boards.” ‘These 
boards do very well tongued and grooved, and I find six inches a 
very convenient width. By lifting two of them, therefore, the 
water is allowed to lower a foot, and the framed net is hung on in 
front of the opening, to prevent the escape of any fish. The 
pressure of the water will keep it in its place. When the water 
has lowered nearly a foot lift two more ‘water boards” and lower 
the net, and repeat this until the pond is nearly empty, when the 
fish may be netted out and dealt with as may be desired. The 
garden rake will be found an excellent implement for lifting the 
lower water boards. 
