Fishing

In many rural parts of the world, the hunting and gathering of fish and shellfish is practiced much as it has been for millennia, employing such ancient methods as netting, hand-gathering, trapping, spearing, and using lines with baited hooks. High-tech commercial fishing boats still use baited hooks, nets, and traps to catch fish, shrimp, and crabs; mollusks such as oysters, clams, and mussels are often still gathered by hand. Increased demand and overharvesting have impacted the populations of species such as bluefin tuna, swordfish, and grouper, though increased consumer awareness and efforts toward sustainability and global regulation can help relieve some of the fishing pressure.

Sport (or Recreational) fishing covers a broad range from fly fishing to big-game (or deep-sea) fishing. In addition to license requirements, many areas have regulations that control the type, size, and number of fish that sport fishermen are allowed to keep; a policy of ‘catch-and-release’ allows depleted gamefish species to re-establish their numbers where overfishing or other factors have had an adverse effect.

Some blogs about fishing are The Trout Underground Fly Fishing Blog, The Freshwater Fishing Blog, and Rich's Bassin' Blog.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “Fishing”

• Minnesota Outdoor News Fishing and Hunting Report 12-31-09

  
  Gary Engberg Outdoors — Authority: 148
  Outdoor News WebsiteResorts & GuidesAdvertise with Outdoor NewsMinnesota Outdoor News Fishing ReportDecember 31th, 2009This report is sponsered by:Zippel Bay ResortBig SixLAKE MILLE LACSEast - Despite measurable snow, the ice is in good shape with some roads now plowed to the mud flats. Walleye action has been ...
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• Pequest Access

  
  North Eastern Fly Fishing Forums — Authority: 143
  Hello Everyone, Been lurking on the board for awhile and figured I would finally post a question. I am looking to fish the Pequest TCA tomorrow and was wondering if there was a better place to park besides the Hatchery? Not asking for anyone to give away their secret spots, but I like to make sure that I am not ...
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• Fishing, Ice Conditions & Trail Reports from Sportsman’s Lodge 12-31-09

  
  Gary Engberg Outdoors — Authority: 148
  
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• "Blueback Trout"

  
  North Eastern Fly Fishing Forums — Authority: 143
  They say that this species of trout are only found in a few watersheds in Maine. I have fished many streams lakes and ponds in Maine over the course of 25 plus years and have never taken one. While fishing a stream that feeds a beaver pond here in Northweat CT , I hooked this trout. A Blueback Trout? ...
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• Pike Fishing Lures and River Fishing Tips

  
  Announced Articles & Press Releases — Authority: 151
  In this article I’m going to provide you with some extremely effective river fishing tips to make you a more effective angler. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to fish a river this article is a great place to start. More than twenty years ago I was taught how to fish a river from [...]
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• Coarse Fishing Tackle in the UK: The Basics

  
  Good Fitness Tips — Authority: 150
  In the UK, the term coarse fishing refers to fresh water fishing for every kind of fish besides trout or salmon. (...)
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• New Season for Union Member Adventures in ‘Escape to the Wild’

  
  AFL-CIO NOW BLOG — Authority: 641
        Illinois Firefighter ( IAFF ) Greg Curry’s elk-hunting adventure in some of Colorado’s most breathtaking countryside kicks off the fourth season of ” Escape to the Wild ” on VERUS Country. The season premiere of the show, which takes union members on once-in-a-lifetime hunting and fishing ...
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• Uk Fly Fishing Tackle: Getting Outfitted For Saltwater Fishing

  
  Christmas 2008 Is Knoching Doors — Authority: 152
  Fly Fishing Tackle Basically, fly fishing is different from any other type of fishing.. Fishing such as this entails repetitious casting. Fly fishing in saltwater must have a specific set of supplies which includes a particular type rod and reel as well as the proper bait. This fly fishing tackle can be obtained in ...
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• 10:10 food: How to green your eating habits | Leo Hickman

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  When it comes to doing the right thing for the planet, the thorniest dilemmas are often about what we eat. Leo Hickman tackles 10 of them Is having shopping delivered better than driving to the shops yourself? As a rule, yes. Would you rather see 30 cars drive back and forth to a supermarket, or just one van ...
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• Fly Fishing - In Search of the Chase

  
  EBYX Center — Authority: 125
  With fly fishing, sometimes it is all about the chase. Here’s a day trip that looked unfruitful, but turned out alright in the end. Colorado Fly Fishing We put the raft in on a warm morning in Sept. without a cloud in sight. My expectations were not high, since a warm sunny day tends to put the fish down, at least ...
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• Notable Posts of 2009

  
  Desert Rat — Authority: 128
  I can’t really say that these are my “best of” 2009, but I did review all of last year’s posts and try to pick out some that were the “best” and some that were the “biggest stories” and some that were just the most interesting for that particular month. There are some good ones here, if I do say so ...
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• Fishing With The Right Line

  
  TN9 Blog — Authority: 127
  There will always be challenges whether one decides to fish either in the river or in the open sea. The important thing to remember is to have patience waiting for the fish and doing the best to catch it when it appears. To be able to fish, a person would need to get a fishing license since this is requirement by law ...
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• U.S Paintball Championship Highlight Reel | Shoot Guns

  
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  Airsoft sucks in that aspect for competitive play. But if you have a good group of people to play with every so often Airsoft is a much cheaper alternative to Paintball but paintball is better if you want the organized competition. …
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• Kingdom of Fishing

  
  Moldy Chum — Authority: 143
  Some classic images featuring a bit of tweed. Photographer Padraig Kennelly remembers the salmon anglers he has known and photographed in County Kerry, Ireland, from the 1950s to the 70s.
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• The Tug is the Drug

  
  Moldy Chum — Authority: 143
  The Steelhead Salmon Trout Fishing Social Community is the official website for Kype Magazine . If you register you get access to the community, a free issue of Kype, and some video content. LINK
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• Carp Fishing Tackle in the UK: Choosing the Right Rod

  
  Christmas 2008 Is Knoching Doors — Authority: 152
  Carp Fishing Tackle can be very focused and exceedingly high-priced. Carp fishermen are a class separate and a number are fairly picky when it comes to their tackle. It is important, though, to have the best tackle you can manage if you truly want to get this subtle fish. Here’s a few information about buying the ...
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• Slinger Nation

  
  Montana Fly Fishing, reports, weather, photography, conservations news, commentary... — Authority: 109
  Why couldn’t I find this before Christmas?Bug Slinger Fly Gear, some of the coolest lookin’ apparel I’ve run into. I’m needing a new hat desperately. Even the Bug Slinger “Big Rig” looks cool.
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• Argentina - One of the Top Five Cheapest Countries To Visit In The World

  
  "She's So Fly" Fly Fishing and Outdoors Blog for Women — Authority: 132
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• Fishing Champion v1.4 iPhone iPod Touch-COREPDA - SymbianPinoy® Resources - Mobile and PC Resources Online Community [del.icio.us]

  
  SymbianPinoy Resources — Authority: 178
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