The fishing net making profession has been associated with Mr. Mung's family for over 40 years. After completing his studies, he continued the family tradition, determined to uphold it. His family, originally from Chau Doc City, An Giang Province, specialized in making various types of fishing nets, a practice they continue to develop today. In Ca Mau, the system of rivers, canals, and ponds is ideal for fishing and exploiting aquatic resources, so Mr. Mung researched and created several new types of nets that are more effective and durable than those already on the market. Notably, Mr. Mung uses coarse nets, woven entirely by hand without machinery, creating 3-layer and 1-layer nets.

The net-making facility of Mr. Pham Duc Mung, Hamlet 3, Tan Xuyen Ward, Ca Mau City.

The net-making facility of Mr. Pham Duc Mung, Hamlet 3, Tan Xuyen Ward, Ca Mau City.

Mr. Pham Duc Mung said: "There are many different types of nets, depending on the customer's order in terms of length and size. For those who use nets in ponds or shrimp farms, the width of the net is about 80 cm to 1 meter; while for customers who need them for large rivers, the width ranges from 1.2 to 3.2 meters."

Mr. Mung's net sizes are very suitable for local fishermen, mainly ranging from 3-8 centimeters. The length of all nets is the same, around 60-63 meters. Thanks to Mr. Mung's business, he has provided employment for about 5 local workers in the area, who work threading and assembling nets, earning about 100,000 VND per day; in Chau Doc City alone, he employs more than 10 workers, supplying not only Mr. Mung's products in Ca Mau City but also throughout the Mekong Delta provinces.

Ms. Ho Thi Sang, from Hamlet 3, Tan Xuyen Ward, Ca Mau City, happily said: “I’ve been doing this net fishing job for a long time, it’s easy to do, you just thread, assemble, and cover the three layers… This place provides stable and easy work, because everyone works indoors, in a cool environment.”

For landless farmers, poor and near-poor households, and those facing difficulties, Mr. Mung always provides price support; he makes durable products that can be used multiple times. On average, in Ca Mau and Chau Doc City, Mr. Mung produces over 300 fishing nets per month, with prices ranging from 380,000 VND to 1,750,000 VND per net. Mr. Mung shared: "Previously, my workshop made many types of nets but couldn't meet the demand. Thanks to listening to customer feedback, the nets we produce now meet the needs of the people."

Mr. Mừng's products are mainly 3-layer and 1-layer nets.

Mr. Mừng's products are mainly 3-layer and 1-layer nets.

Mr. Cao Van Thom, Vice Chairman of the Farmers' Association of Tan Xuyen Ward, said: "Currently, there are a variety of netting products on the market, but when it comes to handmade netting, this place has a good reputation and meets standards; Mr. Mung himself even makes some tools and equipment to improve quality and productivity."

Currently, Mr. Mung's nets are sold in the provinces of Bac Lieu, Kien Giang, Hau Giang, etc. In Tan Xuyen Ward, Ca Mau City, there are over 100 households engaged in small-scale net production. Mr. Mung's family alone has three generations involved in net making and is continuing to expand. To encourage the development of household economies and improve the quality and quantity of nets produced, the local authorities are forming a cooperative to develop the model, expand the market, and specialize in supplying nets to local people and businesses for consumption within and outside the province.

Nhat Minh

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