Fishing Method Identification and Description

- Involves the use of a large net with a narrow closed conical edge at its center.
- The top of the net has a large number of corks to keep it afloat. A corkline passed through the corks.
- Along the bottom are a number of rings, and a purse line passes through the rings to help close the bottom part of the net.
- There are wings of netting on either side/end to help direct and enclose the fish within the net.
- The rings are fastened to the long ropes drawn to a stationary boat/ship.
- Signals are sent out by an instrument called sounders to detect the presence of a large shoal of fish.
- The net is cast into the water and forms a circle enclosing a shoal of fish.
- Once enough fish are caught, the net is lifted out of the water and resembles a large purse.