The Burmese have been fishing this way for centuries. The fisherman manages the paddle with one foot to position his boat over the fish, and when he’s ready, he drops that large net into the water. Fun to watch. He must have great leg muscles to do this for hours everyday.
Answers to E: What do you know about how Burma and its environment?
F 1. One recommendation by policy makers is to stop foreign investors from investing in Burma’s energy sector.
F 2. Burma has no Asian elephants in undeveloped areas. (They have between 1,300 and 5,000 Asian elephants. Also about 85 tigers.)
NOW what do you know about fishing in Burma?
T/F 1. The Burma Banks boasts marlin of up to 1,200 pounds.
T/F 2. Burma has little or no licensing system like other countries in that region.
Answers tomorrow.
Michelle Wallace says
It sounds like a strenuous way to fish… probably requires skill… and good balance too!
SA Larsenッ says
Gosh, it looks beautiful there. And you're right about the leg muscles. I'm jittery just thinking about it.
Annalisa Crawford says
That's a very skilful way to fish!
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Clarabelle Rant says
I would fall off that small boat constantly and lose my net. Amazing.
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Tammy Theriault says
Tell me that fishing trap isn't just the cleverest thing YA saw??
fabfortee says
Burma looks so beautiful. Loved to see the unique paddling style of the fisherman. : )
J Lenni Dorner says
Fascinating stuff. Thanks for sharing!
J Lenni Dorner says
Fascinating stuff. Thanks for sharing!
Beverly Fox says
Beautiful pictures! And fascinating method. It's funny, the way they move you can tell it's second nature to them whereas to us it seems so strange.
Yvonne Ventresca says
Interesting way to fish!
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Tara Tyler R says
i feel like i'm on the amazing race! thanks for all the cool info on burma, never knew you lived around there. must have been quite an experience!
and i just saw your awesome-tacular review of BBF! thank you!!!!!!
Prunzaye says
The weather looks good!
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A Joyful Chaos says
How interesting!
Fishing season starts soon where we live and the men in the family can't wait to spend their weekend afternoons occupied on the river bank.
DMS says
I have never seen fishing done like this before. So cool! Thanks for sharing it with us. 🙂
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Sharon Marie Himsl says
Have never seen this fishing technique before. Bet they have good core muscles balancing all day. Fascinating!
Shell Flower says
What a cool way to fish, but it does look difficult and tiresome. Wow. We see fishermen in the bay all the time, but they have motor boats and winches for the nets. I'm guessing they don't have a licensing system, but not sure on the huge marlins.
Nick Wilford says
Just standing up in the boat all day would do me in, let alone the skill needed to drop the net!
Medeia Sharif says
I don't fish or eat fish, but I would love to visit that river. What a beautiful spot.
Donna McDine says
I want to float down that river! Another fascinating post…thanks!
Courtney Turner says
What skill and coordination this guy must have!
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A Tarkabarka Hölgy says
Interesting! What a feat of balance 🙂
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Patricia Lynne says
Fishing that way might not be as relaxing is it's done the way I know how. LOL
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Matthew MacNish says
What an interesting way to catch fish!
Ann Best says
Very interesting facts about Burma. And photos and video are wonderful.
Empty Nest Insider says
It's amazing how he's able to paddle with only one foot! You really have to see the video to believe it.
Julie
Joanne says
the fishermen make it look like a ballet. very interesting
Tyrean Martinson says
Wow! That's a cool video and slice of life from a different part of the world. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Hilary Melton-Butcher says
Hi Lee – I love seeing and learning about these early and ancient ways of fishing, that are still carried on today ..
I think both might be true .. cheers Hilary
Sarah Foster says
That's so interesting! I'd definitely fall in the water if I tried doing that.
Stephen Tremp says
I used to love to fish. Not any more. If I want a fish I go to the grocery store and buy one.
Birgit says
These people are very fit indeed! They must also balance themselves-no easy feat. Well I was wrong with yesterday's questions. I will say True to both:)
Jay Noel says
Paddle with one foot? I'd so fall overboard.
A Daft Scots Lass says
our family love going fishing!
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Bish Denham says
It seems like a hard way to go fishing. On the other hand, being on a calm narrow canal may make it easier than it looks.
Timothy Brannan says
Love going fishing. Love eating the fish more!
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J.H. Moncrieff says
Fishing is always great to watch in other countries. In China, I got to see how men use the cormorant birds to fish–that was pretty fascinating.
In another region, they had men who ran along a bank with a rope tied to the boat, guiding the boat safely along cliffs. Some of these men were in their 70s but looked like teenagers.
I love Asia! 🙂
Jeffrey Beesler says
I can't even begin to imagine the places you've seen in your life. I haven't even set foot off of North America.
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S. L. Hennessy says
This looks like so much fun. I confess, I've never been fishing but it looks like a great time.
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Susan Gourley/Kelley says
I have yet to get both questions right. I think #1 is false and #2 is true.
Jennifer Hawes says
The fishing around the Mississippi is mainly "sitting" down in a boat:) My legs would get tired! I want some of that 1200 pound Marlin.
Mina Burrows says
Wonderful view into their culture. I can't imagine fishing like that ever! Wow.
Angela Brown says
I can't help thinking about how I would try that one time and end up in the water in five seconds – about the time it would take for me to step on the boat to stand like they do, lose my balance, then splash face first into the water lol!
L. Diane Wolfe says
That is a really unusual looking net.
Beverly Stowe McClure says
Great pictures. Fishing standing up like that all day would be tiring to me. I'd want to sit down. 🙂
Kathryn McKendry says
That looks amazing! I love fishing, but not sure I'd be too successful at it like that! What a wonderful opportunity to live in that area and be able to explore it.
Kristin Un-Ravelle'd says
Are there alligators in the river? Nothing better than visiting all the fascinating parts of the world, tho I haven't gone out that far east myself.
Dani says
It all looks so effortless for them. These are really neat pictures!!
T. Powell Coltrin says
I think they need to be thinking about elephants and tigers. 🙂
Nice photos!
nashvillecats2 says
My late husband loved fishing, but it looked tame against the photo's you shown. Enjoyed the post very much.
Yvonne.
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
Strong leg muscles and a great sense of balance!
Natasha Duncan-Drake says
That is some fishing technique – I'd be in the water with the fish if I tried something like that :).
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