Fishing
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Fishing is getting fish either for fun or for the sake of getting fish to eat. There are many different types of fishing, the goal of fishing for money is to catch or harvest seafood (either fish or other sea life). Fishing is done in any body of water accessible by boat or from the shore.
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[edit] Fishing for money
Main article Fishing for money
Fishing for money is a very dangerous job, because people can die, but much money can be made in the process. Fishing gives a lot of food to many countries around the world, but those who take it as a job must often find fish far into the ocean under bad conditions. People who go fishing for money get almost all aquatic life, from tuna, cod, and salmon to shrimp, lobster, clams, and squid. Ways to fish for money have become very simple using large nets and machines to catch fish. Many countries have made rules limiting how much fish you can catch.
Raising fish in the forms of aquaculture and Mari culture add to the free-range catch of fish.
[edit] Fishing for fun
Fishing for fun is normally done with a (fishing rod) and line with any number of things to get the fish. This is something called angling. There are rules that say people can only have a certain number of lines and hooks that one fisherman can use and the number of fish that people are allowed to get. Popular kinds of fish people get for fun in fresh water include Black Bass (Black Bass includes the entire range of Bass fish), Pike, Muskellunge, Perch, Carp, Trout, Salmon, and Sunfish. Fish people get in saltwater include Swordfish, Marlin, Tuna, and others.
Rules generally do not allow the use of nets and catching fish with hooks not in the mouth. However some kinds of fish can be taken with nets for bait and a few for food. (Non-sport) fish that aren't said to be worth as much can sometimes be taken by many ways like snagging, bow and arrow, or even gun because they are seen as competing with more valuable fish.
Recreational fishing laws also include other life that lives in water, such as frogs and turtles.
Sport fishing is a recent popular way of recreational fishing where fishermen try to get more fish than other fishermen. This sport came from local fishing contests into a large contest in the U.S.A. where skilled fishermen can compete and be helped out by companies giving money, and other large contests around the world.
[edit] How to fish
When fishing, be a bit far from the water, so that your shadow in the water may not scare the fish. Also, do not be loud as this will also scare the fish.
If the water is not moving, use smaller pieces of bait; if there are a lot of waves, use large pieces. Do this quietly and carefully because fish can feel movement around them and actually see out of the water and notice forms of people trying to catch them. When the wind blows right across the water, fish with your back towards the wind, as you will not only be able to throw your line better, but the fish will be on that side, attracted by the flies and other natural bait which the wind will blow into it. This method is a great way to catch fish but also depends on the water temperature and how much light there is. For example, if it is a very bright day then you would want to fish deeper.
The common Flat Worm is bait everyone uses for fresh water angling. They can be found in dark, damp areas or at night when they surface. They can act to a little bit of light so if they feel heat from a flashlight the will sink into the earth. The common white grub is used successfully in trout fishing, they are found in fresh ploughed earth, and under old stumps, decaying foliage, etc. Grasshoppers are also good for trout in their season, although trout or salmon eggs will attract trout quicker than any other bait.
Live bait is made of living things that make their way into where the fish live and are then eaten by them. Ponds of these fish are kept by those who furnish baits, and by some sportsmen who fish a lot.
Frogs are a good bait for pickerel. They can be used whole, but in cases where the fisherman uses the back legs only, they should have their skin removed.
For saltwater fishing, shrimp is the leading bait. The shedder crab, in its season, is most effective, particularly for striped bass. The soft shell clam, cut in small pieces, is good bait for many kinds of sea fish.
[edit] Getting baits ready
We have before said that salmon roe was good bait for trout. The roe of large trout or salmon trout gets just as much work done. These are tempting baits for many other fresh water fish besides the trout. Old fishermen preserve it as follows: First put it in warm water, not hot enough to scald much - then separate the membranous films - rinse it well in cold water and hang it up to dry. The next day salt it with two ounces of salt and a quarter of an ounce of saltpeter to the pound of roe. Let it stand another day and then spread it to dry. When it becomes stiff put it in small pots, pouring over each some melted mutton tallow. You can then use a pot of preparation, as you may want it for bait. This is ideal for trout, and indeed for almost any fry in fresh water.
[edit] Catch and release
Catch-and-release fishing is increasingly practiced especially by fly fishermen, as well as spin and bait casting fishermen, to increase conservation and to protect rare fish such as marlin. The practice is however disputed as it by some is considered unethical to perform painful actions to the fish for fun and not for the reason of food production. Because of this, catch-and-release practice is illegal in Norway.
[edit] Collection of live fish
fish can also be collected in ways that do not injure them (such as in a seine net), for observation and study or for keeping in Aquarium. There is a substantial industry devoted to the collection, transport, export and farming of wild and domesticated live fish, usually freshwater or marine tropical fish.
[edit] See also
- Clam digging
- Fishery
- Fishing line
- Fishing lure
- Fishing hook
- Fishing reel
- Fishing rod
- Fly fishing
- Long-line fishing
- Overfishing
- Noodling
- Sinker
- Trawling
- Trolling for fish
[edit] External links
- How to fish taken from the Boy's Own Book of Outdoor Sports (early 1900s)
- Effects of Water Quality - the ability to find fish will ultimately rest on the water quality.
- Water Quality relationship - even if the fish survive can they be consumed safely?
- Ice Fishing Safety
- It's How you Wiggle Your Worm - basic techniques for fishing the plastic worm.
- Spearfishing - spearfishing portal
