
In this video, a fisherman extracts burrowing eels from tidal mudflats using a specialized U-fork tool. Its wide steel head penetrates deep silt, while the perpendicular wooden handle provides leverage. Spotting subtle mud movements, he angles the fork 45 degrees beside the eel's burrow. A sharp half-rotation of the handle dislodges the surrounding sediment. An upward pull then lifts the eel intact from its submerged tunnel. This efficient method leverages tidal patterns and the eel's sensitivity to vibrations for sustainable harvests.