Unique ‘retraction net’ profession of Da Nang fishermen

Fishermen in the coastal areas of Da Nang city have a unique craft of pulling nets, which many people call ‘retraction nets.’

Every day, in the early morning or evening, fishermen often gather in groups to go to the sea to drop nets and pull aquatic products by walking backwards on the beach; Each group has from 10-16 people depending on the length of the trawl from 600-800m. The net is dropped into an arc and pulls slowly by human strength to close the two ends of the net to collect fish. (Photo: Tran Le Lam/VNA) Thanks to the rubber belt that is attached to the back, it is wrapped around the rope to increase traction to help quickly close the cage to pull the net to the shore so the fish cannot escape. (Photo: Tran Le Lam/VNA) Fishermen crossed the waves and released their nets. (Photo: Tran Le Lam/VNA) The fisherman slowly pulls the net to trap fish on the beach. (Photo: Tran Le Lam/VNA) Everyone can participate in pulling nets, regardless of men, women, old or young. (Photo: Tran Le Lam/VNA) The net will be gradually gathered and shrimp, fish and squid will be gathered towards the end of the net. (Photo: Tran Le Lam/VNA) The nets are pulled up with fish and shrimp jumping. (Photo: Tran Le Lam/VNA) Fresh fish caught in nets are pulled ashore. (Photo: Tran Le Lam/VNA) After the towing, each person has a job, the one to sort the fish, the other to collect the net to prepare for the next net. (Photo: Tran Le Lam/VNA) People and tourists love to see fish pulling and buy because fresh fish is of good quality. (Photo: Tran Le Lam/VNA) Big fish will be sorted to sell at a higher price. (Photo: Tran Le Lam/VNA)