One of a unique way of living by Ceylonese who live in Southern Part of Sri Lanka it comes generation to generation. Fishermen who sitting on a very narrow stick make fishing without using bait. Therefore waiting many hours and it is something blended with the patient and those fishermen only fishing morning, noon and evening. It has a long history which goes up to more than many centuries. Koggala, Midigama and Weligama are well-known for stilt fishing. According to folk tales, this fishing method goes up to Second World War II before that started this fishing method. The creation of sitting pole is a tremendous thing because it should be stronger and they use their practical knowledge for that purpose. The fishermen can sell the fish for the high price because people try to buy fresh fish. Stilt Fishing became one of the magnificent items which attract globe more tourists and they also allow to have fished with this amazing tool. It will make more remarkable memories for you.
