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weir fisher

A professional who constructs weirs of brush or netting to catch fish. Respnsibilities include:

  • Drives poles and stakes in channels at points of land extending into water, between islands, or in rapids to form circular or heart-shaped enclosure.
  • Fastens stringers and weaves brush or netting horizontally between posts and stakes.
  • Constructs lead of brush to deflect fish into trap.
  • Removes fish from weir with purse seine.
  • This method of fishing is considered illegal in some states when navigation and conservation are obstructed.
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Penulis

  • Jason F
  • (United States of America)

  •  (V.I.P) 16216 poin
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