(Baonghean.vn) – Fishing has long been a traditional occupation for many people in western Nghe An province. However, catching specialty fish such as catfish, eels, and snakehead in the streams is not something everyone can do, but for local divers with a spear in hand, this is not a problem.
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| When the water level in the streams drops low, fishermen in Tam Hop (Tuong Duong) bring their fishing rods to the streams to catch fish. |
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| There are two types of spears: one is used to pierce the fish, and the other is used to hook and pull the fish out; each is about 1.5 meters long. |
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| According to Mr. Lu Van Son (Xop Nam village - Tam Hop commune), to catch large fish, one must dive deep underwater for a considerable amount of time to check the caves for fish. |
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| For young anglers, additional equipment such as diving goggles and smaller spears are necessary. |
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| Catfish and other similar species often take refuge in rocky caves, so fishermen who want to catch them have to survey their habitats a month in advance. |
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| After being dulled from repeated use, the local divers have to sharpen their spears to make them even more effective. |
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| After diving for a while, Mr. Lu Van Son managed to spear a catfish. |
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| This catfish, weighing nearly 1 kg, was stabbed in the back. |
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| Even catching these huge catfish requires the use of spears. |
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| Catfish and other similar species currently command very high prices on the market due to their fragrant and delicious meat. On lucky days, many fishermen earn millions of dong by catching these specialty fish using spears. |
Dao Tho - Ho Phuong
