The boat sails straight out into the lake, unfurling the net to its full length; then the boat turns, gradually pulling the net to form a semicircle against the shore.
Perahu berlayar menjauhi pantai sehingga jaring terbentang, lalu perahu pun berbalik sambil perlahan - lahan menarik jaring itu hingga membentuk setengah lingkaran menghadap pantai.