CiMei Round Herring has its major season in summer for fishing. During evening fishing, fishermen will work around three to four miles offshore, and fish lighting is set along west coast because of phototropism of Round Herring. Caught fish will be transported back to NanHu Harbor before dawn and sold cast by cast. For Round Herring usually bought in with low prices, jerky manufacturers will proceed with 2 to 3 sun drying and wrapping, and sell those products of high added value.
Dried fish of CiMei Round Herring is the most popular snack in B.B.Q or at tea time. For easy making by oven, tourists intend to buy it as souvenirs or gifts.