Dhundka
Dhundka is reported from Mendha. This is very simple structure exclusively made up of Bamboo. Dhundka, an earthen pot like structure has circumference of about 90 to 100 cm. One end of the pot has a rounded hole of 25 cm diameter. This circular hole attached with a pipe made from hollow stem of Gongum (Cochlospermum religiosum), Gopid (Lannea coromandelica) or bamboo (Bambusa arundinacea). The Gongal or Gopid used as the stem of these plants has smooth, slimy inner side (So that fish readily slip in side). This can be applied in small cascades with the help of pipe attached. Fishes along with falling water enters through pipe and falls into the Dhundka. Over night, about 1 kg of fish can be caught in the Dhundka. (Illustrated in plate 9.3)
Garri (Hooks)
Garri is popular among children. This is nothing but the popular baited hooks. The stick used made up of bamboo. Earthworms and or small dead fishes are used for bait. (Illustrated in plate 9.4)
Zinka
Reported from Mendha, this is bamboo mat as much as 15 feet (4.6 m) long and 10.5 feet (3.2 m) wide, depending upon the length of available bamboo and width of stream. It is fixed against water current so that it should immerse half in water. Flowing with water, fishes jumps on the non-immersed part of Zinka and die due to asphyxia. This is generally used in the outlets of agriculture field. Very small size fishes were observed during catching. (Illustrated in plate 9.5)
Dandoor
Reported from Mendha, this is cylindrical structure made up of bamboo sticks. Just like Dhiri it has a one-way valve. This is similar in function with Dhiri. Large size fishes can be caught in the cylinder. (Illustrated in plate 9.6)
Gappa
Reported from Mendha, this is active method of catching fishes usually from the shallow pools. Women catch fishes with the help of this bamboo pot. This is circular pot made up of bamboo sticks. Originally, it is devised for the agriculture purpose, to collects grains etc. From a shallow pool, water is thrown out side (some time on the Zinka) along with water fishes thrown out and collected in Dooti (A small bamboo pot for fish collection (Dooty is Illustrated in plate 10.7 and Gappa illustrated in plate 9.7)
Joka (Deep, lift Net)
Reported from Mendha, this is a very simple bamboo made structure used to catch fishes from the small, shallow pools and ponds just like Gappa. It is nothing but a deep or lift net. Two people lower this bamboo pot into water and periodically taken out of water with fishes. (Illustrated in plate 9.8)
Kotra
This gadget is used by Dhivar people of this area. This is a large net used in running water and after monsoon (September). This net has two parts viz. a Pusa (Net proper) and Ghumla a bamboo made cylindrical structure. The net proper is made up of nylon threads. The net is 6 feet (1.8 m) long and about 2 to 3 feet (0.91 m) in circumference. One end of the Pusa is attached to Ghumla. Water current is confined to flow through Kotra. For its application the velocity of water current should be high otherwise the fishes can return and escape. Flowing fishes trap into the Kotra. (Illustrated in plate 9.9)
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