COMMITTEE REPORT NO.
__-2021
SUBJECT :
1. LAMBAKLAD FISHING PROJECT(Environment Friendly Fishing
Gear)
FINDINGS/RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Lambaklad is a Japanese (Otoshi-Ami) type of set net that consists of several
parts, namely: the bag, the slope (outer and inner), the playground and the
leader.Each of these parts has its own role in trapping the fish. The leader blocks
the path of the school of migratory fish that lead them to the playground. From
the playground, fish enters the outer slope by means of the pointer nettings. As
the fish passes through the slope, it enters the inner slope or non-return valve
dropping into the bag where they are trapped and hauled for the catch.
2. This design effectively confines fish and enables hauling only in a small box
chamber to harvest them. This is the major category of set net which is
popularly used today in Japan and encounters proliferation in the Philippines.
Otoshi, a Japanese word means trapping down and Ami means a net.
3. Lambaklad is considered as one of the most viable and durable fishing methods
used for catching first class highly migratory fishes such as tuna and tuna-like
species i.e. yellow fin, skipjack, marlin, Spanish mackerel, caranx sp., crevalle
and other migratory fishes.
4. Its fishing operation is very economical and not fuel-consuming. It is a passive
and seasonal gear due to the effect of monsoon wind. Likewise, the net could be
removed at sea during unfavorable weather condition especially during typhoon
months.
5. ADVANTAGES OF A LAMBAKLAD:Lambaklad have some advantages compared to
other types of fishing gear. The following are the advantages:
1. Passive type of gear: the gear is stationary and is anchored at the bottom. It
is a “wait and see” type of fishery operated to catch only incoming fishes.
2. Good Quality of Catch: can be preserved in the net for a number of days
waiting for good market price as being alive and fresh and near to the market.
3. Durable life of materials: increased life span of the gear due to the advent of
synthetic materials from jute.
4. Seedlings for Aquaculture: fishes caught alive could be reared in tanks, cages
and ponds e.g. yellow tail, red sea bream, etc. for marine fish cultivation.
6. Factors To Be Considered In Set Net Operation: 1. Selection of fishing grounds;2.
Design and Construction;3. Setting and Hauling; and 4. Maintenance and
Monitoring.
7. Selection of Fishing Grounds: Actual survey within the prospective site must be
conducted. Sounding must also be done. The following must be considered prior
to establishment: a. Prevailing current speed; b. Geographic and topographical
conditions; c. Type of species present within the area; d. Migration route of the
targeted species; e. Should be near coves, bays, rivers or any inlets; f. Sandy,
muddy or sandy- muddy bottom; g. Presence of natural estuaries in which
abundant of planktons or any fish food; h. At least near commercial
establishments and post- harvest facilities.
8. Design and Construction: a. The gear and its design has a great effect on the
reaction of fish behavior; b. Pelagic species for instance swim in a very wide area
and don’t like their body to be in contact with other objects while demersal
species are never afraid to be in contact to other objects; and c. Set net is
designed to catch mostly pelagic species.
Committee Chairman
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