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  • The nets known as 'putchers' would be hung in their hundreds on racks which extended into the river Wye. The racks would disappear underwater at high tide, catching any salmon which swam towards them. At low tide, the fishermen would go to inspect the racks and empty them. Three racks are still used on the river Wye, but nowadays they hold nets made of metal and plastic. The 'lave' nets, (at the top of the picture) were used by fishermen in the lower reaches of the rivers Wye, Usk and Severn. The fishermen would stand in the water and wait for signs of the salmon. Then they would run towards the spot, placing the net in the water in front of the fish. The net had to be raised and the handle twisted to catch the fish.
Cone-shaped nets ('putchers') and 'lave' net, used in the River Wye [image 1 of 2]
Cone-shaped nets ('putchers') and 'lave' net, used in the River Wye [image 2 of 2]