Literally meaning three planks, what is the six letter name of the flat bottom boats, generally about four metres long, used in Asia for inshore transport and fishing?
Sampan Sampan A sampan () is a relatively flat bottomed Chinese wooden boat. Some sampans include a small shelter on board, and may be used as a permanent habitation on inland waters. Sampans are generally used for transportation in coastal areas or rivers, and are often used as traditional fishing boats. It is unusual for a sampan to sail far from land as they do not have the means to survive rough weather. The word "sampan" comes from the original Cantonese term for the boats, 三板 ("sam pan"), literally meaning "three planks". The name referred to the hull design, which consists
Bottom fishing Bottom fishing Bottom fishing, called legering in the United Kingdom, is fishing the bottom of a body of water. A common rig for fishing on the bottom is a weight tied to the end of the line, and a hook about an inch up line from the weight. The method can be used both with hand lines and rod fishing. The weight can also be used to cast or throw the line to an appropriate distance. Bottom fishing can be done both from boats and from the land. Bottom fishing targets groundfish such as sucker fish, bream, catfish, and crappie.