Working the Nets!

Today we had the unique opportunity to help harvest fish the old fashioned way - with nets. Many on our team got down in the muddy water to help pull the nets across the pond and toward one end, bringing in many fish in the process. Catfish, tilapia, and even turtles were dragged to the far end of the pond as the nets were drawn in. Jerry, Dylan, Irene, Christian A., Jake, Conner, Hayden, Eli, and Mrs. Sullivan worked together through muddy water to get this job done. After the harvest, many on the team helped clean and filet the fish, including Mrs.C and Miss Bolling.

Later that evening, we were able to bless Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Francisco (Chico) and his family, and Rigo (our driver) with a dinner BBQ. Hal and Marcia Phillips are hosting our team with the house at Ocotal. Chico is a member of Iglesia Ebenezer and works at the fish farm. Rigo has blessed us by driving our team all over the place.

In the pond (V-formation)

Getting ready to harvest the catfish

Spreading the nets

Dragging the nets (and fish) to the corner

Picking out the catfish

Pucker up Jake!

(Note: Irene touched the catfish's lips to Jake's right after)

Cleaning the fish

Ms. Bolling skinning the fish in one smooth stroke 

Mrs. C in her brave attempt to skin the catfish

BBQ at our house where we cooked all the fish!