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Bait fisherman, Kent
A fisherman sucks up lug worm bait with a vacuum device on the beach at Dungeness, Kent, England. First published The Sunday Times Date: 1990
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1990 1990s Bait Contre Digger Fisherman Jour Nineties Suck Sucker Tidal Tide Vacuum Worm Lugworm
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In this evocative photograph, a dedicated bait fisherman named Kent is seen at work on the shingle beach of Dungeness, Kent, England, during the 1990s. The fisherman, clad in a thick, waterproof jacket and wading boots, is intently focused on his task as he uses a vacuum device to suck up lugworms from the damp, muddy shoreline. The lugworms, prized for their use as bait for various types of fish, are essential to the livelihood of many fishermen in this area. The scene is set against the backdrop of the contrasting textures of the beach - the rough, uneven shingle contrasting with the smooth, wet sand where the lugworms dwell. The tide is out, revealing the intricate patterns left behind by the receding water. In the distance, the sea meets the sky in a seamless horizon, with the occasional boat or structure visible, adding to the sense of solitude and isolation that comes with fishing in this rugged, windswept location. The fisherman's simple yet effective tool, a vacuum device, is an ingenious adaptation to the challenges of collecting lugworms in the sand. The device, which resembles a large, bulbous syringe, is attached to a long, flexible hose that allows the fisherman to reach deep into the sand to extract the worms. The device is then emptied into a bucket, which is carried back to the fisherman's waiting boat or cart, ready to be used as bait for a day's fishing. This photograph captures the essence of traditional fishing methods and the determination of the fisherman to make a living from the sea, even in the most challenging of environments. The image is a testament to the enduring connection between man and the sea, and the importance of the natural world in providing sustenance and livelihoods.
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