On the dol net operation at Versova, Bombay

Abstract

Mechanisation of the crafts and use of synthetic materials for net fabrication have brought considerable changes in the structure and operation of dol net at Versova, Bombay. The structure of the dol net, its setting and hauling procedures as practised at Versova are described. The important procedure of spikedriving and use of various ropes for the construction of sus are described. The fishermen at Versova use three different cod ends according to availability of the different fishes and have co-operative practice of sharing a boat for transporting their catches to the landing centres.