( 119 ) 
On the wire near the attachment to the hook (see Fig. 30) 
is a piece of frayed ro^ie 3 inches k)ng (A). Half way down 
the hook is another piece 1 J inch in length (B). At the bend 
of the hook a piece of white tape is tied (C). 
Method of Use : The wire is attached to a Parawa yotha, 
and is dragged after the boat in full saU. No bait is used. 
125. — Kahaw biliya (Sinhalese). 
Locality : Weligama and Matara Districts. 
Fish caught : Koramuruwa. 
Description : The hook is 3| inches long, and is weighted with 
lead . 
Method of Use : Used with rod and line. No bait is used. 
Sometimes three or four hooks are used on the same line (see 
Fig. 32). 
126.— Eyem biliya (Sinhalese). 
Locality : Weligama and Matara Districts. 
Description : A hook made of brass wire. The hook is 
weighted Avith lead and is IJ inch in length. 
Method of Use : Used on rod and line without bait. 
127. — Heen yotha (Sinhalese). 
Locality : Hambantota. 
Fish caught : All kinds of fish. 
Description : A small hand line, with a thick hook baited 
with prawns. 
Dimensions : Line, 50 fathoms long. \ inch diameter ; 
hook, 2| inches long. 
128.— Kahawa (Sinhalese). 
Locality : Panadure. 
Description : A multi-barbed hook used without bait (see 
Fig. 31). 
Method of Use : The line is attached to a rod and is dragged 
through the water. 
