dip net

• Format: Manuscript
• Language: English
• Published: 1973
• Subjects: English language > Dialects > Newfoundland and Labrador; Newfoundland
• Online Access: http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/21930

dip v The dip net is made locally. The ring of the net is made from cast iron, about 1/2 inch in diameter. The diameter of the net ring is 2 1/2 feet. This iron ring is then fastened unto a round handle, about 2 1/2 inches in diameter and about 4 1/2 feet long. The two ends of the ring are fitted into the grooved end of the handle. Then a piece of iron tubing is fitted tightly over the 'inserted' ends of the net ring. The net is then knitted into the ring and the 'dip net' is ready for use. [see illus. other side] [reverse] _Dip Net_ ring handle Iron Tubing Net DNE-cit JH JUN 1973 JH JUN 1973 Used I and Sup Used I 5 Not used dip-net, BARK v, KEEP NET includes labelled drawing of dip net on back side of card; Checked by Cathy Wiseman on Sat 07 Feb 2015; reverse of card at D_16857