The prawn trap shown by Figs. 1 and 2 consists of an iron hoop from 13in. to 24 in. diameter with a shallow net attached.

Across the net two strings are stretched (see Fig. 2) to which the bait of fish offal is tied. The hoop is connected by means of three cords to a line (see Fig. 1), and on this line, when fishing from a boat, a large cork float is attached to regulate the depth. When the trap is thrown from a pier the float is not used. The traps are pulled up occasionally, when the prawns may be found clinging to the bait.

Prawn Trap.