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Creel.
Creel is a type of small wicker basket. A creel is mainly used by anglers to hold fish or other prey.
[edit] Design
A creel is designed function as an evaporative cooler when lined with moss and dipped into the creek in order to keep the catch chilled. Caught fish are inserted through a slot in the top which is held in place by a small leather strap.
[edit] Turf Creel
Another type of creel is the turf creel. Traditionally used in the west of Ireland there are a variety of styles and sizes. These creels were commonly used for carrying peat fuel by hand and also by pony or donkey.
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