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Catching fish in Inle lake

The Intha Fischer and their traditional leg casting technique are very well known on the Asian continent. The fishermen of the lake use one leg to balance on th...
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The Intha Fischer and their traditional leg casting technique are very well known on the Asian continent. The fishermen of the lake use one leg to balance on the front of the boat and the other leg to acrobatically handle and guide their conical nets through the lake. This unique way of fishing has come about because of the reeds and floating plants in the water, which make it difficult for the fishermen to see across the water while sitting. Intha fishermen owe their strong sense of balance to their training and a technique they learn at a young age. However, many of the fishermen have recently taken to using motorboats and huge nets. Therefore, we advise all travelers to visit this fascinating destination before mass tourism catches up with it
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