| Summary: | stake net Exactly when the gill net fisherry [for salmon] began in river estuaries and along nearby coasts is unknown, but 'stake nets' were in use quite early in the game. These latter, probably originally used in areas impractical for weir construction, were gill nets strung on posts (stakes) driven into the river bottom, frequently at the tidal area near the river mouth. [Indicates that they were used in the Bay of Exploits in 1760's, 1770's: secure early cites] PRINTED ITEM DNE Sup G.M. Story FEB. 4 1988 Not used Not used Withdrawn
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