If someone can translate this caption, it may reveal a preferred name of this type of on-shore fishing.
The term ‘stake net’ I used in previous postings of images of this type of net has been questioned, although it emanated from a reputable source.
Alternatively, the Hong Kong University’s ‘Fisheries Journal’ covering contemporary fishing and related problems in Hong Kong waters published in the 1950s may have articles on the use of this type of net fishing. I do not have access to the HKU library.
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Stake net
Stake net seems to be a good description. The Chinese describes it as a wooden stake/peg fishing net.
Stake Net
philk
Thank you for confirming my "Stake Net" titles were not erroneous.
This prewar image reveals an identical structure to the 1980s ones at Lung Kwu Tan beach, Castle Peak. Large driving wheel and all. The net is hidden in the water.
On shore net fishing
The term “Stake Net” fishing related to the images I have posted on Gwulo now appears to be erroneous.
After spending time with Dr. Google a descriptive term would be the commonly used “Lift Net“ fishing or “Chinese fishing” nets. In the dozens of examples looked at, none used the foot-wheel mechanism seen at Lung Kwu Tan, but systems of ropes, pulleys and counterweights.
It’s interesting that the term “Chinese fishing” is still used as far away as Sri Lanka and other parts of South Asia.