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of the net are attached two ropes, which, agam, are attached 
to a pole held by a man (see Fig. 13). The lower side of the 
mouth of the net is kept down by a footrope. 
Fig. 13. — Raal valai with fisherman holding rope. 
Dimensions : Width of mouth of net, 2f fathoms ; height 
of mouth, 4| feet ; length of bag, 2^ fathoms. 
Method of Use : A man stands at each side of the mouth of 
the net holding the long pole which is mclined at an angle, 
the lower end bemg nearer the net than the upper. The 
upper rope of the mouth of the net is tied to the upper end of 
the pole. The footrope is tied to the lower end, and is then 
tied around the waist of the man. In this way the net is 
dragged to the water. 
27. — Kulu dela (Sinhalese). 
Locality : Panadure. 
Fish caught : Prawns and small fishes. 
Description : Apparently this net is used in two different 
ways at Panadure. 
(1) As a drag net (the mouth is supported by a stick every 
3 feet). 
Dimensions : Length, 6 J fathoms ; height of mouth, 
3 feet ; depth of bag, 1 fathom. 
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