Inland Fisheries

8.2.3.7 Bag set net

The bag set net has appearance of a conical type of net and is provided with wing or is without wings. The size of the mesh varies as per expectation of kind of fish species to be caught. The length of the net is variable between 5 m to 10 m. The cod end of the net is kept closed by a knot, but when entrapped fish are to be taken out, the pocket is unfastened by loosening the knot. Before operation two strong bamboo poles or wooden stakes are fixed erect by exerting pressure against the soft bottom of the river or tank or reservoir. The next action is that the net is fastened to poles with rope and it gets stretched against the direction of water flow. The stretching may occur automatically as a result of water current or thin strip of bamboo is used as frame work to support the mouth, i.e., to provide firmness. The fishermen, generally two in number, use a boat for the operation of this net. The operation is generally done at night and the fishing places are long rivers, with the existence of some current in water, or streams joining reservoirs or large tanks.