nettuja

Nettuja is a Finnish term that can refer to a few different things, primarily related to fishing and netting. Most commonly, it refers to a type of fishing net, specifically a gillnet. Gillnets are passive fishing nets that are set in the water and are designed to catch fish by their gills. When a fish swims into the net, its head can pass through the mesh but its body cannot, trapping it by the gills. The term "nettuja" can also encompass the act of netting itself, or the practice of using nets for fishing. It is a traditional method of fishing in Finland and other Nordic countries, and is still widely used today. The size and type of mesh used in a nettuja can vary depending on the target species and fishing regulations. Different types of fish require different mesh sizes to be caught effectively. The word itself is a plural form in Finnish, suggesting multiple nets or a collection of netting material.