4. Stick-Held Dip Net

     The stick - held dip - net is used in the provinces of the central region for catching anchovies and other species like squid and mackerel.

     Fishing is carried out onboard small - boats (12 - 15m) with electric luring lights, the net is nylon 210D/6, 10mm mesh size or minnow net with a mesh size of 6mm. The net is hung on two bamboo poles and the gear is operated by “pushing" and "lifting".

     This gear is operated at night. During the operation, the boat is moving and searching for fish schools with the aid of a strong light. Using the light to concentrate the fish near the side of boat, where the net is set already, then the net is lifted to entrap the fish.

     When a fish school concentrates under the light area, the amount of light is suddenly increased (10%), then suddenly decreased. This technique gives good results and a high volume catch. The operation is carried out many times during a night.