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Method of Use : Each end of the net is supported by a pole 
10 feet long. One man carries each pole and walks ■with it 
holding the pole in an oblique position, the lower end being in 
front. The lower edge of the net is about 3 feet below and the 
upper edge is about 3 feet above the water. To the lower end 
of each pole is attached a rena about 12 to 15 fathoms long, 
and held by a man at its free end. The two men holding the 
rena also walk keeping their distance in front of the net (see 
Fig. 14). When the fish are seen each rena is shaken, and in 
Fitr. 14.— Pala dela. 
that way the fish are driven towards the net. At the proper 
moment the lower edge of the net is raised above water. 
(Not to be confused with the Pala dela of Chilaw.) 
31.— Vella valai (Tamil). 
Locality : Kankesanturai. 
Description : This is different from the net of the same name 
at Point Pedro and other places. It is a vertical drift net, 
and has floats along the upper side. 
Dimensions : Length, 50 fathoms ; height, 3 fathoms ; 
mesh, 2 inches. 
Method of Use : The net is taken out to the high seas by 
two small boats. The net is paid out, the men m the two 
boats retaining the ends. In this way the net is allowed to 
di-ift. 
