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Purse seining. Salmon swimming near the surface are surrounded with a wall ofnetting, which is supported by floats. Lines are then drawn tight in the lowersurface of the net to purse it into a baglike shape. The fish are then bailedout of the net. F&WL; C-1163. (Image credit: Archival photograph by Mr. Sean Linehan)