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Inspecting the Weirs

With his back to the photographer, a man wearing boot-foot waders looks at the top of the first funnel (ansillon) of an eel trap. Standing in water to above his ankles, he pushes a fishing net aside with his right hand. Mountains can be seen in the background.

Location: Rivière-Ouelle (Québec)
Date: October 16, 2016
Photo: Judith Douville

After removing the eels caught in each collecting box, Simon Beaulieu, like all fishers, checks the state of his eel weir, which is exposed to strong winds and high waves. He must clean out each trap, including the entrance to the ansillon, or first funnel, in order to remove all of the seaweed left there by the most recent tide. He must also make any necessary repairs.