But restrictions on season length, fishing times and licence numbers threaten the survival of this ancient tradition - according to Mark Graham, chair of the Haaf Netters Association.

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Audio and photographs by Ciara Leeming.
Slideshow production by Paul Kerley.
Publication date 27 October 2009.

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