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    Fishing in the Amazon jungle of Ecuador "Being a fisherman is a way of life, it's not for everyone, but if you chose it you better do it right and know everything there is to know about it" -Osvaldo, 64.

    Photos from Ecuador

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    Mauricio playing his At age 6 Entza is still learning the art of fishing, at least 3 days a week he goes off with his brothers to the river to try his luck. He imitates the singing of a bird, a bird that eats fat juicy worms. When it answers back he goes to the place where the bird is at and then digs up the dirt around that place and it's almost certain that he'll find those worms that fish like so much. Views[355] Enoc's mother is turning 40 the next morning, so he goes out fishing at night to catch some bocachicos, his mom's favorite fish, to surprise her at breakfast. He says the best way to catch bocachicos is with a fishnet (atarraya) at night because they can't see you coming, during a rainstorm because they can't hear you and when the river is low because that way it's easier to spot them. Views[391] Ramiro, 22, is looking for the best place to cross the river with his Elsa, mother of 10, takes three of her sons and her baby daughter (on her back), to fish in a little stream with mullein. Mullein is a powerful poison that comes from the roots of the mullein plant, and when hit by a stick they let out a white liquid (the poison) which paralyzes the fish for a while so they can catch them pretty easily. Views[359]
     

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