An Mamalingay

(The Fisherman)

The usual scene in the lakeshores of Mainit Lake – fishermen (mamalingay in Minainit) weaving the torn parts of their fishing nets.

The basic fishing equipments of most fishermen in Mainit:

Baroto (fishing boat/banca) – carved from tree trunks and usually without outriggers (katig). One will be amazed at how bouyant these boats are. Riding the baroto on your own requires a great sense of balance.

Baling – fish net with smaller netholes (picture 1, and on the shore in picture 2). Makuha an mga suloy, balolong, bugwan, luyab sanan iban na dagko na isda na mabaling.

Pukot – fish net with bigger netholes (on the boat in picture 2). Makuha an dagko na pidjanga, gurami, tilapia, sanan isahay mga lambuyo, hayuan, etc.

Bingwit – Fish hooks. Pandagko na isda sama sa gingaw, kikilo, karpa, etc.

Bigjo – Fishing spear. Makuha isab an gingaw, kikilo, karpa sanan hayuan, pantat, kasili, etc.

Mabayod ang danaw kuman panahon nan habagat.

Photos by: Jo Marie and John Mark Libarnes

Zimmbodilion Mosende
November 2005