Putting a net into the water where there is no ice to contend with, is a simple matter. Floats and sinkers are attached and, with the aid of a Canoe, the ends of the net are attached to poles stuck firmly in the ground.
Three or four feet of ice make a big difference. A hole is cut through the ice and a “jigger” pushed under. A jigger is a long board with an upright arm amid skips, hung on a swivel which allows it to move back and forth. A line is attached to the top of this army where two teeth project to catch on the under side of the ice. Each time the line is jerked, the board is pushed ahead. When it has gone far enough, a hole
