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Salmon seining - hauling in purse seine. The gear used by a seiner consists ofa large net held in position with weights and cork floats. After a set has been made, the net is pursed and the fish are brailed. Purse seining is the mostcommon way of capturing fish. (Image credit: NOAA Central Library Historical Fisheries Collection | Dr. F. A. Davidson)