So up we were at 4:30 am, ready for the fishing experience…
The net or network of nets as it turned out to be, are already there stationary.He got a far end part of the netWhilst others were still pulling in the other end, manually…Under the eyes of captivated audience…That synchronised activity all of a sudden got interrupted as one fisherman spotted a whole in the net…Including and even most of all by the captain.First fish come in, the big ones are immediately killed – he sure has the technique…Fish are scooped in with landing netsEach type of fish/squid are already pre-sorted as they get on boardMore sorting takes place on the way back.The real sorting will take place on land.Some of the nicer ones are kept for the ryokan customers
There barely enough light to see much, yet.The boat is simply driven over it, until it reaches a strategic place, and they pull a side of a net.Then they lower a dingy into the middle of that net network.Secured…And using motorised device.… and in a fairytale settingWith out much talking, everyone got to help mending the net!Although it clearly was a big problem! As they interrupted the fishing. It was impressive to see them calm but focused on the repairing.Then it was back to fishing…They have a crane to hoist the other side of the net.2 things get in the way, seagulls and jellyfish…We leave the net as we came in…Taï, Fugu, Eel, Squids (at least 2 types), Mackerel, small ray, sort of tiger fish with parrot beak …
What a memorable experience… likely they got less than usually due to our presence and the whole in the net that required immediate mending…
The captain then offered to take us back to see his farther collecting sea weeds!
Back to our harbourOn time for breakfast
Seaweeds are washed…Some say they are already good raw…
Then dried … some may disagree??
That was just the start of out day, then came the visit of Obama…
