Kvanttielä

Kvanttielä is a type of Finnish fisherman's nets, traditionally used in the Åland Islands region between Finland and Sweden. The nets are designed for limited waters, typically shallow and rocky areas.

These nets have a distinctive measurement system, known as "kvantti". The kvantti system is a non-standard unit of measurement, specifically tailored for fishing in the specific waters of Åland. It measures the depth of water in a unique way, allowing fishers to determine the optimal setting for their nets.

Kvanttielä users rely on experience and knowledge of their local waters to set their nets. An understanding of the depth, current, and other factors is essential to effective fishing. Local fishers trade knowledge and information about the fish populations and the performance of their nets.

Kvantti is not an official unit of measurement in Finland or internationally. However, the specific application of these nets in Åland is unique and relies on the specific characteristics of the waters and the fish populations. While the use of kvanttielä is somewhat fading, some traditional fishers still apply this traditional method in their operations.