| Fishing is an activity of hunting fish or aquatic animals | | | | the traditional fishing techniques are hand fishing, |
| such as cool water fish, warm water fish, various | | | | spear and bow fishing, kite fishing and dynamite or |
| types of shellfish as well as squid, octopus and turtles | | | | blast fishing. |
| with a rod, line and hook. It is a popular, ancient | | | | Fishing for commercial purposes has become a big |
| practice involving many techniques and traditions. Also | | | | business. Trawling, seining, drift netting, hand lining, |
| called angling, fishing originated as a means of seeking | | | | long lining, gillnetting and diving are common |
| food for survival. | | | | commercial fishing techniques. Recreational fishing is |
| Fishing traces its roots back to the Mesolithic period | | | | mainly for pleasure or competition and is done with a |
| that began about 10,000 years ago. It is the major | | | | rod, line and hooks attached to any of a wide range |
| occupation of many coastal inhabitants. The catches | | | | of lures or baits. Fishing competitions are organized |
| vary according to the season and fishing place. | | | | for fishermen to compete for prizes. Falls River |
| Basically, there are three types of fishing - beach, | | | | Drainage, New Jersey Striper Fishing, Connecticut |
| rock fishing, and boat fishing. | | | | Striper Fishing, Conasauga River, Lake Logan Martin |
| The method of fishing varies according to the region, | | | | and Lake Amistad are some of the best fishing |
| technology available and species being fished. Fishing | | | | destinations. Fishing clubs offer countless opportunities |
| tackle, fishing rods, fishing reels, hooks and fishing | | | | for fishing from streams to rivers, canals, and lakes. |
| lures are commonly used fishing equipment. Some of | | | | |