This is used just in the same way as the European seine, being either shot from a canoe, or set by swimming or wading, according to the depth of the water.

Great numbers of fish of various kinds, and often of a large size, are caught in this way.

Fresh water turtles, varying in weight from three to twelve pounds, are also taken in the same way, and are excellent eating.
Another kind of net (ngail-le) used in fishing is made of slender twine, and has a large mesh.

It is long, but not more than from two to three feet deep.

A string is passed through the loops of the upper part, and is then stretched across a lagoon, or any other sheet of still water, the upper part being nearly level with the surface of the water, and the lower part dangling loose below, without weight.