30 Days Wild - Day 27

This is my cousin checking to see if he had caught any wild salmon in the putts (putchens) this afternoon. The fish are taken up on the tide and dragged back when it turns and then caught in these cone shaped baskets. My father was one of the last on the River Severn to make them by hand using willow and hazel rods but today they are all wire putts. My cousin had lots of tales to tell of fish caught in years gone by.

[Beryl Lloyd]

Such an interesting part of social history I have never seen any like these traps or putts before !

[Louise]

I've never seen these before either! Interesting to learn something new.

[ShirleyB]

Interesting shot and information, I have never seen or heard of these before.

[Joyce]

Great shot Ann. Full of interest.

[Helen Jane]

I wonder if he found any. Love the commentary. ..so good to learn so many different things here.

[sarah]

Interesting image & great composition!

[Judith Johnson]

Love this story from the past. I hope he found some salmon!

[Peter Day]

Nice story, wonderful photograph

[Arthur Loosley]

Nice picture and excellent information.

[CoroJo]

Lovely photo!! Tells a great story :)

[PTP: Past their Prime]

I fish on the Usk, but never knew anybody now fished like this.

[cynce frantz]

wonderful scene - perfect capture.

[PTP: Past their Prime]

History in the making there...
@snaggy

[Debbie]

Such an interesting shot Ann.

[Helen Jane]

hope all is well Ann and we might see you back soon?

[Debbie]

Hi Ann,
I haven't seen you on 365 for a bit. I hope all is well and that you'll be back with us soon.

[Ann Williams]

@helenhall @deborah63 Hi Debbie and Helen. Pleased to say moved into my new home last weekend and hoping to rejoin you on 365 in a week or so. It feels odd not taking a photo a day but I have been checking in on your fab photos most days and am looking forward to catching up properly with everyone then. In the meantime, keep on taking your photos. x

[Debbie]

@flowerfairyann Glad ro hear that all is well and look forward to seeing photos of your new home.

[Helen]

Fascinating commentary, Inever seen anything like this before. Great shot, fav