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| From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFishing is the activity of hunting for fish by hooking, trapping, or gathering. By extension, the term fishing is applied to pursuing other aquatic animals such as various types of shellfish, squid, octopus, turtles, frogs, and some edible marine invertebrates. The term fishing is not usually applied to pursuing aquatic mammals such as whales, where the term " whaling" is more appropriate, or to commercial fish farming. Fishing is an ancient and worldwide practice with various techniques and traditions and it has been transformed by modern technological developments. In addition to providing food through harvesting fish, modern fishing is both a recreational and professional sport. OriginsFishing is a very ancient practice that dates back at least to the Mesolithic period which began about 10,000 years ago. [1] Archaeological features such as shell middens, [2] discarded fish bones and cave paintingsshow that sea foods were important for survival and consumed in significant quantities. During this period, most people lived a hunter-gather lifestyle and were, of necessity, constantly on the move. However, where there are early examples of permanent settlements (though not necessarily permanently occupied) such as those at Lepenski Vir, they are almost always associated with fishing as a major source of food. The Neolithicculture and technology spread worldwide between 4,000 and 8,000 years ago. With the new technologies of farming and pottery came basic forms of all the main fishing methods that are still used today. [edit] Ancient representationsEgyptians bringing in fish, and splitting for salting. The ancient river Nile was full of fish; fresh and dried fish were a staple food for much of the population. [3] The Egyptiansinvented various implements and methods for fishing and these are clearly illustrated in tomb scenes, drawings, and papyrus documents. Simple reed boats served for fishing. Woven nets, weir baskets made from willow branches, harpoons and hook and line (the hooks having a length of between eight millimetres and eighteen centimetres) were all being used. By the 12th dynasty, metal hooks with barbs were being used. As is fairly common today, the fish were clubbed to death after capture. Nile perch, catfish and eels were among the most important fish. Some representations hint at fishing being pursued as a pastime. Poseidon/Neptune sculpture in Copenhagen Port. Fishing scenes are rarely represented in ancient Greek culture, a reflection of the low social status of fishing. There is a wine cup, dating from 510�500 BC, that shows a boy crouched on a rock with a fishing-rod in his right hand and a basket in his left. In the water below, a rounded object of the same material with an opening on the top. This has been identified as a fish-cage used for keeping live fish, or as a fish-trap. It is clearly not a net. This object is currently in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. [4]Pictorial evidence of Roman fishing comes from mosaics which show fishing from boats with rod and line as well as nets. Various species such as conger, lobster, sea urchin, octopus and cuttlefish are illustrated. [5] In a parody of fishing, a type of gladiator called retiarius was armed with a trident and a casting-net. He would fight against the murmillo, who carried a short sword and a helmet with the image of a fish on the front. The Greco-Roman sea god Neptune is depicted as wielding a fishing trident. [edit] Ancient literatureThere are numerous references to fishing in ancient literature; in most cases, however, the descriptions of nets and fishing-gear do not go into detail, and the equipment is described in general terms. An early example from the Bible in Job 41:7: Canst thou fill his skin with barbed irons? or his head with fish spears?. [6]Fishing , tacuinum sanitatis casanatensis (XIV century) The Greek historian Polybius ( ca 203 BC-120 BC), in his Histories, describes hunting for swordfish by using a harpoon with a barbed and detachable head. [7]Oppian of Corycus, a Greek author wrote a major treatise on sea fishing, the Halieulica or Halieutika, composed between 177 and 180. This is the earliest such work to have survived intact to the modern day. Oppian describes various means of fishing including the use of nets cast from boats, scoop nets held open by a hoop, spears and tridents, and various traps "which work while their masters sleep". Oppian's description of fishing with a "motionless" net is also very interesting: The fishers set up very light nets of buoyant flax and wheel in a circle round about while they violently strike the surface of the sea with their oars and make a din with sweeping blow of poles. At the flashing of the swift oars and the noise the fish bound in terror and rush into the bosom of the net which stands at rest, thinking it to be a shelter: foolish fishes which, frightened by a noise, enter the gates of doom. Then the fishers on either side hasten with the ropes to draw the net ashore.From ancient representations and literature it is clear that fishing boats were typically small, lacking a mast or sail, and were only used close to the shore. In traditional Chinese history, history begins with three semi-mystical and legendary individuals who taught the Chinese the arts of civilization around 2800�2600 BC: of these Fu Hsi was reputed to be the inventor of writing, hunting, trapping, and fishing. [edit] Fishing techniques[edit] Hand fishingIt is possible to fish with minimal equipment by using only the hands. In the British Isles, the practice of catching trout by hand is known as trout tickling; it is an art mentioned several times in the plays of Shakespeare. Trout binning is a method of fishing, possibly fictional, performed with a sledgehammer. [8]Divers can catch lobsters by hand. Pearl diving is the practice of hunting for oysters by free-diving to depths of up to 30 m. Hand-line fishing is a technique requiring a fishing line with a weight and one or more lure-like hooks. Stump fishingor noodling is a technique in which the fisher holds the bait in his or her hand and waits for a large catfish to attempt to eat it; when the fish bites, the fisher pulls his or her arm, along with the fish, from the water. It is practiced, mostly illegally, in the Southern and Midwestern U.S. | |
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| Fishing techniques[edit] Hand fishingIt is possible to fish with minimal equipment by using only the hands. In the British Isles, the practice of catching trout by hand is known as trout tickling; it is an art mentioned several times in the plays of Shakespeare. Trout binning is a method of fishing, possibly fictional, performed with a sledgehammer. [8]Divers can catch lobsters by hand. Pearl diving is the practice of hunting for oysters by free-diving to depths of up to 30 m. Hand-line fishing is a technique requiring a fishing line with a weight and one or more lure-like hooks. Stump fishingor noodling is a technique in which the fisher holds the bait in his or her hand and waits for a large catfish to attempt to eat it; when the fish bites, the fisher pulls his or her arm, along with the fish, from the water. It is practiced, mostly illegally, in the Southern and Midwestern U.S. [edit] Spear and bow fishingHead of an arrow used for fishing, from Guyana. Main article: Spear fishingSpear fishing is an ancient method of fishing and may be conducted with an ordinary spear or a specialised variant such as an eel spear [9][10] or the trident. A small trident type spear with a long handle is used in the American South and Midwest for "gigging" bullfrogs with a bright light at night, or for gigging carp and other fish in the shallows. Traditional spear fishing is restricted to shallow waters, but the development of the speargunhas made the method much more efficient. With practice, divers are able to hold their breath for up to four minutes and sometimes longer; of course, a diver with underwater breathing equipment can dive for much longer periods. Bow fishers use a bow and arrow to kill fish in shallow water from above. [edit] Fishing netsCoracles on the River Teifi, Wales 1972. Main article: Fishing netAll fishing nets are meshes usually formed by knotting a relatively thin thread. Modern nets are usually made of artificial polyamides like nylon, although nets of organic polyamides such as wool or silk thread were common until recently and are still used in certain areas. [edit] DredgingThere are types of dredges used for collecting scallops or oysters from the seabed. They tend to have the form of a scoop made of chain mesh called dredges and they are towed by a fishing boat. Scallop dredging is very destructive to the seabed, because the marine life is unable to survive the weight of the dredge. This is extremely detrimental to coral bed since they take centuries to rebuild themselves. Dredging could be compared to unmonitored forest clearing, where it can wipe out an ecosystem. Nowadays, this method of fishing is often replaced by mariculture or by scuba diving to collect the scallops. [edit] Fishing linesMain article: Fishing lineFishing line is any cord made for fishing. Important parameters of a fishing line are its length, material, and weight (thicker, sturdier lines are more visible to fish). Factors that may determine what line an angler chooses for a given fishing environment include breaking strength, knot strength, UV resistance, castability, limpness, stretch, abrasion resistance, and visibility. [edit] Kite fishingKite fishing is presumed to have been first invented in China. It was, and is, also used by the people of New Guinea and other Pacific Islands - either by cultural diffusion from China or independent invention. Kites can provide the boatless fishermen access to waters that would otherwise be available only to boats. Similarly, for boat owners, kites provide a way to fish in areas where it is not safe to navigate such as shallows or coral reefs where fish may be plentiful. Kites can also be used for trolling a lure through the water. Suitable kites may be of very simple construction. Those of Tobi Islandare a large leaf stiffened by the ribs of the fronds of the coconut palm. The fishing line may be made from coconut fibre and the lure made from spiders webs. [11]Modern kitefishing is popular in New Zealand, where large delta kites of synthetic materials are used to fish from beaches [12], taking a line and hooks far out past the breakers. Kite fishing is also emerging in Melbournewhere sled kites are becoming popular, both off beaches and off boats and in freshwater areas. The disabled community are increasingly using the kites for fishing as they allow mobility impaired people to cast the bait further out than they would otherwise be able to. [edit] Ice fishingMain article: Ice fishingIce fishingis the practice of catching fish with lines and hooks through an opening in the ice on a frozen body of water. It is practised by hunter-gatherers such as the Inuit and by anglers in other cold or continental climates. [edit] Fish traps / Trap NetsTraps are culturally almost universal and seem to have been independently invented many times. There are essentially two types of trap, a permanent or semi-permanent structure placed in a river or tidal area and pot-traps that are baited to attract prey and periodically lifted. Indigenous Australians were, prior to European colonisation, most populous in Australia's better-watered areas such as the Murray-Darlingriver system of the south-east. Here, where water levels fluctuate seasonally, indigenous people constructed ingenious stone fish traps. [13]Unfortunately, most have been completely or partially destroyed. The largest and best known were the Brewarrina fish traps on the Barwon River at Brewarrina in New South Wales, which fortunately are at least partly preserved. [14]The Brewarinna fish traps caught huge numbers of migratory native fish as the Barwon River rose in flood and then fell. In southern Victoria, indigenous people created an elaborate systems of canals, some more than 2 km long. The purpose of these canals was the encouragement and catching of eels, a fish of short coastal rivers (as opposed to rivers of the Murray-Darling system). The eels were caught by a variety of traps including stone walls constructed across canals with a net placed across an opening in the wall. Traps at different levels in the marsh came into operation as the water level rose and fell. Somewhat similar stone wall traps were constructed by native American Pit River people in north-eastern California. [15]Fishing method of Wagenya people in Congo. A technique called dam fishing is used by the Bakapygmies. This involves the construction of a temporary dam resulting in a drop in the water levels downstream -- allowing fish to be easily collected. [16]In medieval Europe, large fishing weirstructures were constructed from wood posts and wattle fences. 'V' shaped structures in rivers could be as long as 60 m and worked by directing fish towards fish traps or nets. Such fish traps were evidently controversial in medieval England. The Magna Carta includes a clause requiring that they be removed: All fish-weirs shall be removed from the Thames, the Medway, and throughout the whole of England, except on the sea coast.[17]Basket weir fish traps were widely used in ancient times. They are shown in medieval illustrations and surviving examples have been found. Basket weirs are about 2 m long and comprise two wicker cones, one inside the other -- easy to get into and hard to get out. [18]The Wagenya people, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, build a huge system of wooden tripods across the river. These tripods are anchored on the holes naturally carved in the rock by the water current. To these tripods are anchored large baskets, which are lowered in the rapids to "sieve" the waters for fish. It is a very selective fishing, as these baskets are quite big and only large size fish are trapped. Twice a day the adults Wagenya people pull out these baskets to check whether there are any fish caught; in which case somebody will dive into the river to fetch it. In the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America, Fishermen submerse a long, visible mesh wall running perpendicular to the shoreline that guides fish (who instinctively swim towards deeper water when coming upon a large obstacle) into a maze that ends in a large mesh "pot", that can be raised up to the boat to haul the fish in. This method of fishing results in fish staying alive until the time they are hauled into the boat, versus being entangled and killed in a gill net. This method also allows for sportfish and other protected species to be released without harm. [edit] Lobster and crab potsCatching lobster. Pot traps are typically used to catch crustaceans such as crabs, lobsters and crayfish. Pot traps such as the lobster trapmay be constructed in various shapes, each is a box designed with a convoluted entrance that makes entry much easier than exit. The pots are baited and lowered into the water and checked frequently. Similar traps are used in many areas to capture bait fish. Historically lobster pots were constructed with wood. Today most traps are made from checkered wire and mesh. It is common for the trap to be weighted down with bricks. A bait bag is hung in the middle of the trap. In theory the lobster walks up the mesh and then falls into the wire trap. Bait varies from captain to captain but it is common to use herring. In commercial lobstering five to ten of these traps will be connected with line. A buoy marks each end of the string of pots. Two buoys are important to make retrieval easier and so captains don't set their traps over each other. Each buoy is painted differently so the various captains can identify their traps. | |
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| Modern fishing[edit] Recreational fishingAngling. Main article: Sport fishingRecreational fishing and the closely related (nearly synonymous) sport fishingdescribe fishing for pleasure or competition. Recreational fishing has conventions, rules, licensing restrictions and laws that limit the way in which fish may be caught, The International Game Fishing Association ( IGFA) makes and oversees a set of voluntary obligations. Typically, these prohibit the use of nets and the catching of fish with hooks not in the mouth. Enforceable regulations are put in place by Governments to ensure sustainable practice amongst anglers. For example in the Republic of Ireland, the Central Fisheries Board oversees the implementation of all angling regulations, which include controls on angling lures, baits and number of hooks permissible, as well as licensing regimes and other conservation based restrictions. [23]The most common form of recreational fishing is done with a rod, reel, line, hooks and any one of a wide range of baits. Other devices, commonly referred to as terminal tackle, are also used to affect or compliment the presentation of the bait to the targeted fish. Some examples of terminal tackle include weights, floats, and swivels. Luresare frequently used in place of bait. Most types of fishing tackle are made in a professional manufacturing facility while others are hand made by hobbyists who find greater satisfaction in catching fish with tackle made by themselves. Some examples of hand made tackle include plastics from Fishing worm molds and flies. The practice of catching or attempting to catch fish with a hook is known as angling. In addition to capturing fish for food recreational anglers also enjoy keeping a log of fish caught and submitting trophy sized fish to independent record keeping bodies. In the Republic of Ireland the Irish Specimen Fish Committee verify and publicize the capture of specimen (i.e. trophy) fish caught on rod and line by anglers in Ireland, both in freshwater and at sea. The Committee also ratifies Irish record rod caught fish. It also uses a set of 'fair play' regulations to ensure fish are caught in accordance with accepted angling norms. [24]One method of growing popularity is kayak fishing. Kayak fisherman fish from sea kayaks in an attempt to level the playing field with fish and to further challenge their abilities. Kayaks are extremely stealthy and can allow anglers to reach areas unfishable from land or by conventional boat. In angling, it is sometimes expected or required that fish all be returned to the water ( catch and release). The practice, however, is viewed by some with disapproval as they consider it unethical to inflict pain on a fish for fun or sport and not for reasons of capturing food. Anglers deny this charge, pointing out that fish commonly feed on hard and spiky prey items, and as such can be expected to have tough mouths, and also that some fish will re-take a lure they have just been hooked on, a behavior that is unlikely if being hooked were painful. There is also some research that shows certain types of fish such as catfish, do not have nerves around their mouth, most likely due to the fact that they eat animals such as crawfish that can pinch. In a real sense, the suitability of catch and release is an ethical consideration and, as such, a science-based conclusion on the issue is unavailable. Scientific studies show a wide range of survival, depending on species, environmental conditions, fish density and research design (methodology). The difficulty of doing such experiments is closely linked to the fact that negative effects of being exposed to fishing gears develop over a long time. Keeping fish trapped over a long period of time creates a lot of noise which makes it hard to single out the effect of the catch from the effect of the chosen methodology. Nevertheless, several studies have now returned very high survival rates (95%+) for species caught on fly and lures, which generally tend to hook fish in the mouth and thus aid catch and release fishing. Proponents of catch and release also contend that the practice is increasingly necessary in order to conserve fish stocks in the face of burgeoning human populations, mounting fishing pressure and worsening habitat degradation. Opponents would prefer to ban or to severely restrict angling, a suggestion most anglers find unpalatable. Recreational fishermen can have profound deleterious effects on fish stocks in commercial lakes, this is due to anglers with poor knowledge of how to protect the fish from damage or stress once out of the water. The fish which suffer most are those of large, slow growing species such as carp. The only way for growing numbers of recreational fishermen to continue fishing is to reduce their impact on fish populations or to increase the fish populations (e.g. by restocking (although there are serious problems with restocking), habitat restoration, environmental flows). Catch and release, in combination with techniques such as strong tackle (to get fish in quickly, for release in good condition) and careful handling of fish help improve the chances of survival. Quick release lead systems such as the Korda quick release system or the E.S.P. variety can be useful tools for catch and release fishermen. Barbless hooks may reduce damage to minimal levels, this is not always the case when fishing for bigger species such as carp where a barbless hook often moves around in the mouth whilst the fish is being played causing damage to the carp's mouth, barbless hooks can reduce de-hooking time and greatly aid in catch and release. Many keen catch and release anglers use barbless hooks. Barbless hooks can be purchased, or created by crushing the barbs on a normal hook flat with a pair of needle-nosed pliers. It is popularly believed barbless hooks lead to more lost fish, but ensuring lures are equipped with split rings and keeping the line tight while fighting fish will reduce fish losses to levels similar to those of barbed hooks. Hooks known as "circle hooks" are also available to facilitate catch and release. The design of a circle hook is intended to cause less injury to the fish, allowing the fisherman to catch and release the fish without causing injury. A recent phenomenon of recreational fishing are fishing competitions (tournaments) where fishermen compete for prizes based on the total weight of a given species of fish caught within a predetermined time. This sport evolved from local fishing contests into large competitive circuits, especially in North America. Competitors are most often professional fishermen who are supported by commercial endorsements. Other competitions is purely on length with mandatory catch and release, either longest fish or total length is documented with camera and a mandatory sticker, is more fair since it's hard to weigh a living fish accurately in a boat. Big-game fishing describes fishing from boats to catch large open-water species such as tuna, sharks and marlin. Noodling and Trout tickling may be pursued as a recreation. Laws made to control recreational fishing frequently also attempt to control the harvest of other aquatic species, such as frogs and turtles | |
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| Sport fishingMain article: Sport fishingSport fishing (sometimes game fishing) describes recreational fishing where the primary reward is the challenge of finding and catching the fish rather than the culinary or financial value of the fish's flesh. The distinction is not completely rigid - in many cases, sport fishers will also eat their catch. The philosophies and tactics used for sport fishing, however, are usually sufficiently different from "food fishing" to make the distinction clear enough. The most common fish sought after are marlin, tuna, sailfish, shark and mackerel along with other species of fish. Sport fishing methods vary according to the area being fished, the species being targeted, the personal strategies of the angler, and the resources available, ranging from the aristocratic art of fly fishing, ostensibly invented in Great Britain, to the high-tech methods used to chase marlin and tuna. In virtually every case, however, the fishing is done with hook, line, rod and reel rather than with nets or other aids. In the past, sport fishers, even if they did not eat their catch, almost always killed them to bring them to shore to be weighed or for preservation as trophies. Fishermans desire to improve the fishery have resulted in many sportfisherman releasing their catch alive, sometimes after fitting them with identifying tags and recording their details so as to aid fisheries research (known as tag and release). Sport fishing competitions give competitors (individuals if the fishing occurs from land, usually teams where conducted from boats) a specified time and area from which they are to catch fish. Scores are awarded for each fish caught, the points depending on the fish's weight and species, and then, sometimes, divided by the strength of the fishing line used (so catching fish on thinner, weaker line scores additional points). In tag and release competitions, a flat score per fish, divided by the line strength, is awarded for each species caught. [edit] Commercial fishingA trawler leaving the port of Ullapool, north-west Scotland. A fish processing plant in Ilwaco, Washington. Main article: Fishing industryCommercial fishing provides a large quantity of food to many countries around the world, but those who practice it as an industry must often pursue fish far into the ocean under adverse conditions. Commercial fishermen harvest almost all aquatic species, from tuna, cod and salmon to shrimp, krill, lobster, clams, squid and crab, in various fisheries for these species. Commercial fishing methods have become very efficient using large nets and sea-going processing factories. Many new restrictions are often integrated with varieties of fishing allocation schemes (such as individual fishing quotas), and international treaties that have sought to limit the fishing effort and, sometimes, capture efficiency. Fishing methods vary according to the region, the species being fished for, and the technology available to the fishermen. A commercial fishing enterprise may vary from one man with a small boat with hand-casting nets or a few pot traps, to a huge fleet of trawlers processing tons of fish every day. Commercial fishing gears today are surrounding nets (e.g. purse seine), seine nets (e.g. beach seine), trawls (e.g. bottom trawl), dredges, hooks and lines (e.g. long line and handline), lift nets, gillnets, entangling nets and traps. In addition to the above, commercial fishing can also be thought of as encompassing "pay to fish" enterprises, which provide anglers with controlled access to stocked lakes, ponds or canals. These provide fishing opportunities outside of the permitted seasons and quotas applied to public waters. In the United Kingdom, commercial fisheries of this sort charge access fees, with prices ranging from £2 to £25 per day. In North America, establishments usually charge for the fish caught, by length or by weight, rather than for access to the site although some establishments charge both types of fees. Prices for fish caught in North American "pay to fish" waters are generally in the range of $0.10 to $0.20 per cm or from $5.00 to $10.00 per kg. [edit] PreservationFish packed in ice. Canned fish. A fish-drying rack. Hovden in Norway. Salting of fish in factory. Ancient methods of preserving fish included drying, salting, pickling and smoking. All of these techniques are still used today but the more modern techniques of freezing and canning have taken on a large importance. Fish curing includes methods of curing fish by drying, salting, smoking, and pickling, or by combinationsof these processes have been employed since ancient times. On sailing vessels fish were usually salted down immediately to prevent spoilage; the swifter boats of today commonly bring in unsalted fish. Modern freezing and canning methods have largely supplanted older methods of preservation. Fish to be cured are usually first cleaned, scaled, and eviscerated. Fish are salted by packing them between layers of salt or by immersion in brine. The fish most extensively salted are cod, herring, mackerel, and haddock. Smoking preserves fish by drying, by depositionof creosote ingredients, and, when the fish are near the source of heat, by heat penetration. Herring and haddock (finnan haddie) are commonly smoked. Kippers are split herring, and bloaters are whole herring, salted and smoked. Sardines, pilchards], and anchovies are small fish of the herring family, often salted and smoked and then preserved in oil. Fish are dried under controlled conditions of temperature, humidity, and air velocity. Since the dried product is relatively unappetizing and rehydrating slow, other preservation methods are common. See: In the past, fishing vessels were restricted in range by the simple consideration that the catch must be returned to port before it spoils and becomes worthless. The development of refrigerationand freezing technologies transformed the commercial fishing industry: fishing vessels could be larger, spending more time away from port and therefore accessing fish stocks at a much greater distance. Refrigeration and freezing also allow the catch to be distributed to markets further inland, reaching customers who previously would have had access only to dried or salted sea fish. Canning, developed during the 19th century has also had a significant impact on fishing by allowing seasonal catches of fish that are possibly far from large centres of population to be exploited. For example: sardines. | |
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| Subject: Re: The World of Fishing Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:03 pm | |
| General Tips Fishing is the activity of hunting for fish. It is an ancient and worldwide practice that dates back about 10,000 years with various techniques and traditions and it has been transformed by modern technological developments. Fishing continues to be a favorite pastime in the United States, in 2001, 16% of the U.S. population 16 years old and older (34 million anglers) spent an average of 16 days fishing. Freshwater fishing was the most popular type of fishing with over 28 million anglers devoting nearly 467 million angler-days to the sport. Practice Good Stewardship of our Waterways: You can help to take care of our lakes, rivers, and other waterways so that others may enjoy these areas for years to come by practicing some of the following actions:
- Don't
Litter... take along a trash bag or other receptacle for collecting your trash so that you can deposit it in the proper trash receptacle. Use proper dumping stations instead of tossing refuse into the water.
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sure that you use the correct type of bait and fishing gear permitted in that area. There may also be limits on the number, size, and kind of fish that you can keep. Check with your destination ahead of time to see what the local regulations allow. If you use a boat or watercraft when fishing, check to see what kinds of watercraft are allowed at the body of water where you are going to fish.
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attention to local procedures and cautions for cleaning your watercraft after you leave the water so that you don't encourage the spread of npn-native species, such as the Zebra Mussel, to the next body of water you may visit with your boat.
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fish in areas where it is not permitted. These areas have been declared "off limits" to fishing to protect wildlife, vegetation, or for your safety.
Safety While Fishing:
- If using a boat to fish, wear your life jacket and make sure that your passengers wear theirs, too !
- Use caution when baiting and removing hooks
- Do not fish on unauthorized waterways
- If operating a houseboat, be careful of carbon monoxide build-up around the boat
- Obey the posted speedlimits and wake warnings if using a watercraft when fishing
- Bring along extra safety items such as water, flashlights, maps, and a cellphone or radio
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| Subject: Re: The World of Fishing Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:04 pm | |
| A Fishing Guide Made Easy from: Fishing is considered a favorite past time among Americans. A majority of Americans have had the ultimate fishing experience. Fishing is the activity of catching species that live and breathe underwater. Today more advanced fishing techniques were developed to make the activity more exciting and challenging. Before 2005, all fishermen had to do was hit a macro to catch a fish. Today there is a more developed fishing system; it involves fighting a fish to reel it in. A simple fishing guide would make understanding fishing easier. There are five steps to follow for beginners. Start out by preparing your rod and reel. The reel has to have a line then press the button of your spin-cast reel. Make sure that enough line is pulled to thread it through all of the guides of the rod. In the second step of the fishing guide it is important to attach a hook. One thing about hooks is that they come in different shapes and sizes. An acceptable size to use is #6 or #8. A clinch should be used to tie the hook to the line. The third step of the fishing guide involves attaching a bobber by threading the line to the top and bottom hooks. The purpose is to attach the bobber so the fish hook hangs just above the structure. Attaching the bait is the next step. Attach the bait to the hook using either worm rig method, worm rig for bait stealers method or doughball method. The final step in the fishing process is to cast and retrieve. First cast the bait, then turn the reel crank forward until it clicks to prevent more line from coming out. You know you are catching a fish when the bobber moves or when you feel a tug on the line. Make sure the hook is in the fish’s mouth. If more detailed instructions are needed there are numerous fishing guides on the web or in books. One guideline is very important before going fishing. Check the fishing regulations to see if the fish you catch according to size is legal to keep. If it is a fish that is not legal to keep, it must be released and handled as little as possible. If this is a fish that can be kept a good way to keep it alive is to place it in a cooler until it is ready to be cleaned. So if your purpose is fish as hobby and use the catch and release method, fishing regulations do not need to be considered. Fishing is mostly done for recreational purposes, such as fishing tournaments or hobby but some actually catch fish that they plan to cook with. Whatever the reason your reason for fishing is it blends well with the American way of life. Remember to take along your fishing guide! | |
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| Subject: Re: The World of Fishing Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:07 pm | |
| Fishing ArticleA Fishing Rod For The Optimal Fishing Experience from: A fishing rod is one of the most important tools used to catch fish. Catching fish is deemed as relaxing, invigorating and good eating by many. Many fishermen are very competitive and are looking to catch a particular type of fish. Having the right tool can make your fishing trip much more successful. The size of the fishing rod can greatly depend on the size of fish that you want to catch. Before purchasing a fishing rod you will want to determine the type of fishing that you will be doing. The size of the fish, method of fishing and water conditions all make a huge difference. Knowing ahead of time the type of fish that will be biting can assist you in the decision of purchasing a fishing rod. Using a fly fishing rod is best suited for catching trout or salmon. In order to catch them you will need a flexible fishing rod. Having the correct fishing rod, line, nets and other tools can ensure that you bring in the fish that you desire. Remember that with salmon fishing you will be holding the rod so make sure that you have a comfortable grip. Many salmon rods are a bit more expensive, but well worth the price when you bring in that prized salmon. . If winter fishing is your desire there are ice fishing rods that can be used in frozen lake conditions. These rods allow you to fish from holes in the frozen water. The ice fishing rod is generally of good quality and a bit more durable than other types of rods. The length of the ice rod can vary between 24 and 36 inches in length. You may need to experiment a bit to determine the best fit for you. Everyone is different so it is impossible to say that one-rod or the other is right for everyone. When you want to do coarse fishing, a carbon fiber rod is the method normally used to catch any member of cyprinid family. That is why it's good for you to know what type of fish that will be biting before hitting the water. Other types of rods are spin casting rods, spinning rod, ultra light rods, and surf rods. These are fishing rods designed for specific types of fishing and much of the decision depends on what you are most comfortable with. Another determining factor is what kind of fish that you are looking to catch. Before purchasing a fishing rod make sure to ask yourself the following questions. What type of rod should I use? What type of fish will I be fishing for? How much do I want to spend? These are also questions that you can discuss with a fishing pro or sales person before making your final decision. | |
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| Fishing ArticleDeep Sea Fishing The Wondrous Adventure from: Deep-sea fishing is a wonderful way to spend the days of your vacation. All around the globe there are wide-open seas that house the most beautiful creatures in the world. For some relaxation is the excitement of water sports and for others it is a adrenal pumping scare of bringing that mammoth of a Marlin in. What ever you enjoy is what you will find when deep-sea fishing. There are many areas all over the world where a vacationer can find the joys of deep-sea fishing. From the beaches of Cancun to the oceanfront of Hawaii there is some place for everyone. Learning to fish can be fun and certainly an educational venture. Hiring a guide or setting out on a charter expedition can lead to one of the most memorable experiences ever. Deep-sea fishing is an adventure that many do at least a couple of times per year. That is the best vacation to many fishermen! The anticipation of reeling in that prized fish is one of the most adrenaline pumping activities that you will experience. The water is a serene picture perfect place, but knowing that there is something underlying in the depths can certainly get your heart racing. Deep-sea fishing is almost like a game of hide and seek. They are hiding and you are certainly trying to lure them out of their best hiding spot! Deep-sea fishing can be used as an adventurous sport or a relaxing day on the water. Many vacationers enjoy having something to take back home to remind them of their trip years down the road. What better way then taking back a trophy Marlin or sailfish to hang on the wall. Catch a few as souvenirs and the rest you can eat. Deep-sea fishing can provide some of the best meals you will ever have. The different varieties of fish provide a great and tasty experience. That is the reason the fishing industry is a multi-million dollar profit every year. Some of the most popular fish that are targeted when deep-sea fishing are the Marlin, Sharks, Sailfish, Tuna and many more that anglers are trying for. In some cases a fisherman may end up with something other than what he was looking for. Many times some of the other less attractive sea creatures get hooked rather than that prized Tuna! The fish that are found in the ocean are absolutely amazing. They are colorful and vary in shape and size. Just being in the same water as they are is a pleasure. Deep-sea fishing is an experience that you will never forget! | |
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| Subject: Re: The World of Fishing Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:08 pm | |
| Fishing ArticleFinding The Right Fishing Gear from: As with most sports or activities, the right gear is always needed. An activity like fishing requires certain gear to get the job done successfully. Depending on what kind of fishing and how advanced the fisherman is would determine the appropriate gear. In a simple fishing situation such as freshwater fishing, there is a simple list of equipment that is required. The basic fishing gear is a pole, a rod, a line, a sinker, and a bobber, a hook and some bait. Almost any kind of poles can be used, for a specific kind of fishing it would be best to consult with a fishing gear retail store. For rods any type will work. The basic rod is 6 feet long and has medium weight, it is considered an all-purpose rod. A rod is considered to be a long, straight, flexible pole that an angler used to cast bait. These rods are usually made of bamboo, fiberglass or graphite. Fiberglass rods are the most popular with beginners. They are relatively inexpensive, not easily broken and don’t require much maintenance. Next is the fishing line, the material is nylon. There is a wide range of fishing lines. A typical line will hold a fish up to four pounds without breaking. Choosing the appropriate fishing line will depend on your fishing situation. What type of fish are you looking to catch? What is the condition of the water? The sinkers are weights that are used to cast lures and drop the bait in the bottom of the water where the fish swim the most. Sinkers are used together with bobbers hold the line at a given point. Two situations are important; the depth of the water and the speed of the current determine how much weight is needed to hold the bait in front of the hungry fish. Again a bobber and a sinker work like a team, a sinker takes the bait to the desired depth of water, while the bobber holds it there. The purpose is to allow the fisherman to adjust the depth of the water to anywhere he wants or needs it to be. Finally, bobbers come in different sizes to accommodate the bait. The most important piece of fishing gear is the hook it is shaped like the letter J. They come many sizes and almost any type of will work. The hook is what is used to put on the bait. The main attraction to the fish is the bait. The bait is the final piece of fishing gear needed to successfully catch fish. Something fish would love to eat. The best bait for fish is a nightcrawlers or worms including earthworms. Earthworms are the most commonly used forms of bait. Your basic fishing gear is important to have a successful fishing experience. Without the above items, you may or may not catch the fish you want. | |
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| Subject: Re: The World of Fishing Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:09 pm | |
| Fishing ArticleFly Fishing, A Unique Experience from: Fly-fishing is a form fishing that uses a different method of catching the species that live and breathe under water. The method is referred to as angling. This method is used to target mostly trout and salmon. Recently the target list has extended to fish like bass, pike and carp. Historically fly fishing an ancient method of catching fish that originated in Scotland and Northern Europe. There are many and various types of flies being used in fly-fishing. In modern fishing methods there are various types of fish being used to catch the designated target. The following is a list of types of fish; dry flies and emergers (for example midges or stoneflies), nymphs (for example mayflies or eggs and worms), streamers wet flies (for example buggers and leeches), saltwater flies (for examples sailfish and marlin), bass and panfish flies (for example crawfish and eels), salmon and steelhead flies (for example Atlantic salmon flies). Certain gear is needed when fly-fishing. The first item on the list is fly rods, in which size and usage is important. It is important to match the fly rod with the fly line according to weight. Matching the weight of the two items is important to have positive casting results. The size of the fly rods can be anywhere from #0, #1, #2 and are used for the lightest trout and panfish rods up to powerful and heavy #16 rods for the largest saltwater game fish. Another item needed for fly-fishing is a bamboo split cane. This allows for a better performance in the freshwater trout fishing situations. Synthetic fly rods are usually used and offer a greater versatility, stiffness, power and performance than a bamboo split cane. The advantages are that they are less expensive and require less maintenance. Finally, fly reels are manually operated. Although in recent years, more advanced models have been developed to deal bigger fish and more demanding situations. These models increase the drag and retrieval performance. Fly-fishing is an ancient method of catching fish. It is more demanding because you are limited to the types of fish you can catch. You need the appropriate gear to catch the trout or the salmon. Today’s modern techniques used in fly-fishing have been developed to meet more challenging situations, such as bigger weight of the fish. These modern advancements prepare the fly fisherman to successfully meet his quota by using the methodology appropriately. There are many popular locations for fly-fishing mostly in the Northern United States and Canada. Alaska is another popular place for the activity. Some places in the United States are Utah, Idaho, Colorado, Montana and California are just a few places. | |
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| Subject: Re: The World of Fishing Mon Jul 30, 2007 12:09 pm | |
| Fishing ArticleLet’s Go Trout Fishing from: Trout is a fish that belongs in the salmon family. Trout fish can be found in cool streams and lakes. This type of fish is distributed naturally throughout Northern America, Asia and Europe. The White River is one of Arkansas best known trout havens. This is the ideal habitat for trout due to the cold tailwaters of the White River’s Beaver Dam. As a fish, trout are usually bony, but the flesh is considered very tasty. Trout fishing can be done both recreationally and commercially. If going trout fishing for recreational reasons you should expect a good fight if caught with hook and line. They are strong and can give you a good run for your money. Trout are a popular fish and can be caught with a regular rod and reel. Fly-fishing is a method that was developed and intended to catch trout. There are many fishermen that spend their days catching trout for commercial reasons. The trout can be sold to individuals as well as grocers around the world. The fishing industry is about 16-million dollar venture every year. It is important to realize that when trout fishing you’re going into trout territory. Check the area for fishing and their best hideouts. Try out the trout fishing opportunities in Southern Minnesota, trout are abundant. The scenery in Southern Minnesota is also wonderful. Using the right gear is important to catch trout. First fill your reel spook with backing. Use #10 or #14 size range for hooks. Clean the reel so your line runs smoothly off the spool. The best bait and tackle techniques when trout fishing are to use #10 or #14 shank hooks. The nightcrawlers are the best bait to use for baiting trout. Trout love the night crawlers. Spinners and jigs also work well for catching trout. It is best to fish naturally using only certain gear but no bobber or sinker should be used. Stay hidden and don’t walk in the water. Make accurate casts and lastly fish during afternoon hours in springtime and early morning hours in summer time. The fishing approach is important and you should plan a technique that will prepare you for all situations. How you approach and how you strike count for you or against you. How you play the fish, how you land them and retrieve also should be planned ahead of time. It is easiest to plan when you stand by the water and observe the situation, asking yourself; are the trout rising to the surface where you can see them or not? Concentrate on the trout you see and work on them. If you start working to fast without a plan then you risk the chance of driving the fish down to the bottom of the water. That can make for a hungry group of campers. Having a strategy when going trout fishing is important. You can catch more fish that you see on the surface then the ones you scare off with the wrong strategy. | |
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