HISTORY OF THE CAST NET

the cast net is a type of fishing net that has been used for centuries in different parts of the world. its exact origin is unknown, but is believed to date back to ancient times.

in the iberian peninsula, the cast was already used in roman times for fishing in rivers and seas. fishermen used it to catch fish such as trout, salmon and seas bass.

during the middle ages, the cast net continued to be used by fisherman in the iberian peninsula. during this period, different types of cast nets were developed, adapted to the necessary conditions of each region.

in the 19th century, the cast net was introduced into latin america, where it become an important tool for artisanal fishing.

some of the sources from which this information was taken were: ( you can also investigate further)

- " fhishing in the middle ages" by francisco javier fernandez from the university of granada. 2003

- fishing dictionary of the royal academy of exact science

- "fishing in ancient times" by michael grant of cambridge university, 1998.

-"history of fishing in the iberian peninsula" by jose maria martinez of the university of seville, 2001.

this is a beautiful art that has managed to survive thoroughout history and has been practiced from generation to generation.

let ud preserve our history and the legacy of our ancestors.