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.

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Latest blogosphere posts tagged “fishing”

• EC decoy on fishing rules leads to extended restrictions for Scots fleet

  
  For Argyll — Authority: 487
  The European Commission (EC) lulled the Scottish Fisheries Minister, Richard Lochhead and Bertie Armstrong, CEO of the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation into a false sense of security before the talks on fishing which have now concluded.In a crafty move earlier this year, the commission introduced ‘emergency ...
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• Outdoor Activities bird watching identification, deep sea fishing & wild turkey hunt

  
  Info, About, How To — Authority: 159
  There are many in the open air pastimes that we like to enjoy and bird watching basics can be a extremely fun and absorbing pastime once you are familiar with the facets that you need to know when taking part in this amusing special interest we call bird watching 101. The first attribute that you [...]
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• The Ultimate Fly Fishing Video (or, Another Fly Fishing Sign of the Apocalypse)

  
  The Trout Underground Fly Fishing Blog — Authority: 132
  Found via one of those time-wasting wretches at Buster Wants to Fish (we’re pretty sure it was that Salty bastard), comes this – the cleanest example yet of Technology Put To Its Highest Possible Use Making Our Fly Fishing Lives Better :
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• DNA Tests Uncover Sushi Fraud At Restaurants

  
  TreeHugger — Authority: 724
  Photo: Is that really tuna? ( LFL16 on Flickr) The next time you order tuna at a sushi restaurant - watch out! - it may not be what you think it is. A team of scientists from Columbia University and the American Museum of Natural History conducting a genetic research project found that more than half of tuna ordered ...
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• Keep A Trophy Save A Fish

  
  Outdoor News Daily — Authority: 149
  Few things beat the satisfaction you get from landing a big saltwater fish, or catching a type of fish you’ve never caught before. It’s also natural to want to preserve your special moment, and sometimes you want something more than just a photo of your catch to commemorate your experience to share with family ...
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• No More Fish?

  
  The British National Party — Authority: 637
  By Jonathan B EU Bureaucrats often pride themselves over their ‘brilliant’ Common Fisheries Policy, yet fail to recognize that the whole system just isn’t working. Currently, the Common Fisheries Policy allows any member state of the European Union (EU) the right to fish the waters of any coastal state of the ...
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• The Annoyance of Ring Tones while Fishing

  
  Cell Phone Offers — Authority: 169
  Author: Capawock Keywords: Fly fishing saltwater fishing Marthas Vineyard striped bass bluefish bonito false albacore Capawock Charters Added: November 21, 2009
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• Monster blackfish caught in New York Harbor

  
  Going Coastal — Authority: 128
  To the ever-growing list of big fish that will be hard to top, local anglers can add the monster blackfish caught by Yakov Elkin of Brooklyn. While fishing in about 35 feet of water near the West Bank Lighthouse of New York Harbor on Nov. 11, Elkin wrestled aboard a 20.65-pound bulldog that, if certified, [...]
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• Hard work pays off for farming family

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 171
  Bariz Ajal Rashid, the Mukhtar of the northern Kirkuk village of Chemin, demonstrates the versatility of his village hoop house, an enclosed farm designed to allow farmers to farm year round for up to ten years. Photo by Lt. Col. Mark Leahey, 1st Cavalry Division. KIRKUK — In the small village of Chemin north of ...
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• Midge Mania

  
  SwittersB & Fly Fishing — Authority: 138
  Some would say cursed (my kids) by the afflictions of always on time (actually early) and Semper Paratus…I am often arriving early to meetings and killing time sitting in the rig or as I have come to do…wandering a bookstore. Recently, I was killing time in Medford, Oregon at a Barnes & Noble and came across a ...
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• Jay Moor + Exclamatory Words and Phrases

  
  SwittersB & Fly Fishing — Authority: 138
  There are many notable photographers that seem to combine the camera and the environs of the rod. An always noteworthy one is Jay Moor. As you peruse his images you will indeed utter your ingrained selection of words that show awe, respect and appreciation. I think we all agree this is the medium…the visual…that ...
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• Boat Evaluation – A Crucial Step for all Owners

  
  World News — Authority: 462
  Establishing the monetary value for a boat is one of the most important and sometimes the most difficult aspects of dealing with pleasure boats, from the perspective of the seller but of course also for other parties such as buyers, brokers, insurers and marine surveyors
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• It’s Coming…

  
  Up'North Maine Fly Castings — Authority:
  Don’t shoot! I’m just the messenger…Every once in a great while, I’m able to look through the “pain in the ass” factor and appreciate winter for its natural beauty. This was one of those times.As the Thanksgiving weekend closes in, northern Maine still waits patiently for its first REAL snowfall. You know, ...
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• Peter O. Wacker is not a Porn Star

  
  North Eastern Fly Fishing Forums — Authority: 143
  In a previous thread on History And Folklore, Posted by Sonny, Rusty Spinner mentioned a book he borrowed from JeffK. Being a NJ History buff, I found that the Mercer County Library had not only that book, but several others also written on similar subjects by Peter O. Wacker. If interested, see if your county ...
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• What to Pack on Hawaiian Vacations

  
  IENACE — Authority: 143
  When you go on vacation to somewhere tropical and exciting like Hawaii, you should think about all the important items you need to pack. Hawaii vacations are fun for everyone and thinking carefully about what you need to take with you will make a huge difference to your vacation time. Here are some ideas. Clothes: ...
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• Non Traditional Poke Recipe

  
  Where's My Damn Answer? — Authority: 120
                        Karen got me started on Poke I had never tried it before she made this great appetizer for Jody’s going away party. WOW it was great.  Out of respect for Karen I decided to try my hand at it only different.  Here is my version.  The inspiration came over the weekend ...
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• The Underground’s Short Casts for 2009-11-21

  
  The Trout Underground Fly Fishing Blog — Authority: 132
  Guide Ian Rutters Top 10 Tips For Fly Fishing With Nymphs in the Winter Months: http://bit.ly/7r4Xsm # Powered by Twitter Tools
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• CARRYING A BOWIE KNIFE IN A SUITCASE WHEN FLYING

  
  Cheap Flight Auctions — Authority: 158
  Air transport has positively turn some-more heavy given 9/11. However, most travelers would determine that the brand brand new restrictions have been not but cause. That said, bargain these brand brand new restrictions can be a bit problematic. For instance, have been you authorised to lift a bowie blade aboard a ...
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• Fly Fishing for beginners

  
  Online Magazine — Authority: 143
  Fly-fishing has always been a popular sport, however in recent years, it has become increasingly so. It is a very graceful sport that one needs to master in order to do it right. There is nothing like feeling you get when you are fly-fishing in a peaceful and beautiful setting. There are several things that you need ...
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• Characteristics of Bowie Knives

  
  How Healthy Are You? — Authority: 141
  Bowie knives are some of the most sought after and prized knives in the world. Their rugged good looks, impressive size and incredible durability and usability make them ideal for numerous situations, from clearing brush to personal protection. However, what actually qualifies as a Bowie knife? To answer this ...
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