Węgornik

Węgornik is a Polish word that refers to a type of fishing spear or harpoon, specifically designed for catching eels. It typically consists of a long shaft with a multi-pronged head featuring sharp, barbed tines. The design is intended to pierce the eel's body and securely hold it, allowing the fisherman to retrieve it from the water. Węgorniks were historically used in traditional eel fishing practices in Poland, particularly in rivers, lakes, and coastal regions where eels were a common catch. The term itself is derived from "węgorz," the Polish word for eel.