Figure 279.—Shell sinkers of shrimp net.

The bottom line (1) is tied to one stick and threaded through the marginal meshes for about 2 inches. The line is passed through the opening of the shell (2) at one end and then takes a turn around its rim. It then passes across to take a turn around the opposite end of the rim (3). The long stretch of the line shows along the opening of the shell (2). The next shell (4) shows the loops round the back or broken part. The shells are attached about 2 inches apart and the net is threaded on the cord in the intervals.