LESSON 18-Methods of Fish Capture & Cultivation

Methods of Fish Capture:
1. Handline-a vertical line or pole with a string tied to one end of which is attached a hook. A bait is placed at the end of the hook to attract fish.( to catch tuna,mackerel & other fish).
2. Gillnet-to catch crabs & other fish.( 122 to 1097 cm depth)
3. Spear-thrown by the hand or shot from a gun.(to catch crabs,mudfish,catfish & carp)
4. Salakab-made of bamboo to catch mudfish,catfish,& other freshwater fish.
5. Fish Corrals or Baklad-has compartments & a gate through which the fish enters.
6. Drag Seine or Pukot-made of cloth,nylon netting or sinamay.It has a head rope,ground rope,pull rope,floats,sinkers,& nets & requires a number of persons to use.

Methods of Fish Cultivation:
1. Fishpen method-net enclosures in shallow protected parts of inland water such as lakes & lagoons.
2. Cage method-employed in inland bodies of flowing water.
3. Fishpen method-have either fresh,brackish or marine water.
4. Open Water method-fish is cultivated in bays,coastals,& lagoons(also oysters,mussels & seaweeds is usually done in open water).