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