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How to Catch Ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis)

Catching ayu (Plecoglossus altivelis), a freshwater fish native to East Asia, particularly Japan, is a traditional and respected practice in fishing. Here are some common methods for catching ayu:



1. Live Bait Fishing (Live Lure Fishing)

  • Oyanagashi method : A live ayu is used as a lure. The fisherman attaches a small ayu to the hook and releases it downstream, where the fish swims in its natural habitat. Other territorial ayu will try to attack the intruder, and are thus caught.
  • Necessary Equipment : Long fishing rod (usually 9 to 12 meters), thin line, and a hook designed to hook onto the nose of the live ayu.

2. Net Fishing (Ukai)

  • This is a traditional method that involves using domesticated cormorants to catch ayu. The cormorants have a rope tied around their neck, which allows them to catch the fish but not swallow them.
  • Process : The fisherman guides the cormorant down the river, allowing it to catch the ayu. When the bird catches a fish, the fisherman retrieves it.

3. Fishing with Rod and Artificial Lures

  • Artificial lures that mimic the appearance and movement of young ayu can be used. This method is similar to fly fishing, where light lures are used and the behavior of insects or small fish is imitated.
  • Necessary Equipment : Light rods, thin lines, and lures that imitate fish or insects.

4. Net Fishing (Damu)

  • In some rivers, nets are placed across the river to catch ayu as they swim upstream. This method is more common in areas where ayu migrate in large numbers.

Additional Tips:

  • Season : The ayu fishing season generally begins in mid-June and lasts until autumn in Japan.
  • Water Conditions : The ayu prefers clear, cool waters, so rivers with these characteristics are the best places to try to catch them.
  • Local Regulations : In many places, ayu fishing is regulated, and it is important to be aware of local licenses and restrictions.

This fish is highly prized in Japanese cuisine for its delicate flavour, making ayu fishing not only a recreational activity but also a culinary tradition. 

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