Fisherman Casting Fishing Net in Sundarbans
I have here some pictures of a fisherman casting fishing net in Sundarbans. It is a regular affair for the fisherman casting his net for his daily living. I was in a bigger streamer and from the deck I got a good view of him throwing net. If you see the whole process of casting the net, I am sure you would be tempted to do the same. The way he held to the main string of the net in his right hand and flung the net’s edge with his left hand, making it spread and fall on water looked easy to do activity. Well, it must be complicated for sure and only practice can make it perfect.
How fisherman casts the net
Fisherman in Sundarbans
I saw him cast his net about 4 times but nothing was caught. He then walked ahead along the bank and cast his net again. After a couple of tries he could capture only one huge crab. I felt so disappointed for him. Observe the last pic and you will be able to spot the crab.
Fisherman casting fishing net in Sundarbans
fisherman with his catch
His daily mundane activity (for him) made me curious – how fishermen cast their nets? A fishing net is a net used for fishing. Weights are usually distributed around the edge at about 1.5 kilograms per metre. Attached to the net is a handline, one end of which is held in the hand as the net is thrown. When the net is full, a retrieval clamp, which works like a wringer on a mop, closes the net around the fish.
Some fishing nets are also called fish traps, for example fyke nets. Fishing nets are usually meshes formed by knotting a relatively thin thread. Earlier nets were woven from grasses, flaxes and other fibrous plant material. Now they have been replaced with synthetic material.
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Wow Loved it
great shots
Good wishes
Great photos, Indrani.
Having lived in Mangalore and having seen fishermen, I agree fishing is a tough profession. The third picture particularly is wonderful Indrani 🙂
Indeed! That too fishing from the muddy bank is quite difficult
Beautiful capture. i wish I could visit Sunder Ban. Riven banks are so treacherous there.
A lovely series of images.
Fascinating, you know how I appreciate posts like this one, Indrani. 🙂
The first and third pic are simply amazing 🙂
It looks difficult! Awesome series, Indrani!
Stunning images. Love the contrast of colors…
Not to forget the tiger always lurking. These people live a very different life.
I nice capture from such a far distance.
Nice captures not just the visible pic but the story behind too….They say try and try again until you succeed. well, he did but not quite enough…god know how many mouths he had to feed that day…You really managed to capture all these from a streamer….this is like a wordless story…
Interesting series! Beautiful photos and wonderful window into another way of life.
Violet N. at promptings 2
Nice challenge this time with that fisherman.
so real..bful capture!!
You got some wonderful photos of this fisherman. Your first picture is a work of art.
I really liked the pictures especially as they are in motion and the way you have explained the job is nice too Indrani. Like it a lot.
Amazing and a very interested post, Indrani!
Love the pictures very much…
Warm greetings, Anna :))
Each picture is a story within itself. Fascinating!
Third picture is simply amazing. Just love the timing.
Hari OM
Oh yes I have seen this done – it mesmerising… so disappointing a catch as you say; Wonderful window onto this particular water! YAM xx
Amazing and magnificent pictures of the local Sunderbans fisherman.
The job is difficult. Your pictures are exquisite.
Life is so different for so many people na?! What we might view as discomfort is a huge luxury for someone! 🙂
Someday I will visit the Sunderbans I have always wanted to visit them! 🙂 for the moment I will satiate my urge with just your photo's! 🙂
Interesting series – yes, I'm sure he is quite skilled at his tasks.
Lovely shots!
I'm not sure it's easy either, and I agree with EG, what wonderful shots for the day!! Hope your week is going well, Indrani!!
I'm sure it's not easy or there would be many more men out there fishing that way! Wonderful photos, Indrani!
The first image is just wow!!!
Recently I had seen a couple of friends casting net at Mandwa beach at Alibaugh…they were fishing it just for their personal use and collected sooo many fishes that I can't tell you. I and son freaked out watching them!!
difficult work, no doubt!