(Baonghean.vn) - Not only casting nets, people living near rivers and streams in the Western region of Nghe An such as My Ly (Ky Son), Hua Na (Que Phong) ... also have another unique profession which is casting king hooks. The king hook, also known as the hundred-hook hook (each hook has hundreds of sharp hooks) is suitable for fishing in rivers with steep slopes and the main purpose is to catch fish that live close to the bottom of the river. The king hook is also known as the killer of million-dollar fish.
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| On the three-leaf boats, men gently lift each fishing line. |
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| In mountainous districts, 3-stroke boats are an effective means of transportation and an effective support tool for fishing, visiting and collecting fish. |
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| The profession of fishing has existed for a long time, but it has only developed rapidly in recent times. |
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| The sharp blades are connected together on a strong wire, the distance between each blade is from 8 to 10cm. |
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| Both ends of the fishing line are tied tightly to the tree trunk or stakes planted on both sides of the river or stream bank. A homemade buoy is also tied to mark the fishing spot. |
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| Every time the fisherman fishes for a few days, he will have to collect the line once to ensure the durability of the hook. |
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| Each set of fishing rods is from 10 to 20m long. In the past, people had to go to big cities to buy them for 900 to 1.2 million VND per set. Nowadays, fishing workers in the West know how to buy materials to produce, this saves people about 600 thousand VND/set. |
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| After fishing, the fish are also bought by traders in boats. In My Ly commune, Ky Son, each person owns dozens of sets of fishing rods. |
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| Fish with great economic value in Western Nghe An such as catfish, bream, and bream... are mainly caught with king-type hooks. |
Phuong Tho - Nguyen Giang
