Pole Fishing in the Indian Ocean

Traditional pole fishing known as Ritipanna where fisherman balance on a narrow crossbar attached to a vertical pole planted in the seabed. It is a centuries old practice along Sri Lanka’s southern coast, particularly near Galle.

Fishermen sit on a crossbar called a petta, tied to a vertical pole planted into the seabed a few meters offshore, and fish with slender rods while balancing above the water.

This method allows access to fish rich areas without disturbing the water, making it both sustainable and visually striking.Read more