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2. Longline bycatch in Hawaii - Wikipedia

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   The WPRFMC incorporated these measures into a Pelagics FMP amendment in 2002, requiring that these seabird mitigation measures be used when fishing north of 23 deg N. [6] This measure was further refined in 2006 by an FMP amendment that allowed operators of Hawaii-based longline vessels fishing north of 23 degrees north latitude, as well as ...

3. Powerhead (firearm) - Wikipedia

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   Powerheads are often used for spear fishing and against sharks or alligators for sport, defense, or to kill nuisance animals. The term powerhead refers to the firearm-like part of the device; when attached to a shaft to form a spear , it may be referred to as a bang stick or shark stick .

4. Drum line (shark control) - Wikipedia

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   Permanent or semipermanent deployment of shark-fishing gear off high-use beaches (which includes drum lines) has been successful in reducing the incidence of shark attack at protected beaches. [ 1 ] [ 22 ] While shark nets and drum lines share the same purpose, drum lines are more effective at targeting the three sharks that are considered most ...

5. Fishing line - Wikipedia

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   Leader is the frontmost section of the fishing line that is attached to the hook/lure, and the portion that most likely will be in actual physical contact with the fish. Many larger, feistier target fish warrants a strong mainline, which might make it too thick to thread through the eye of the hook, thus necessitating a thinner line to "lead ...

6. Braided fishing line - Wikipedia

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   Hence, it is common to attach a monofilament or fluorocarbon line to the end of the braided fishing line to serve as a leader and to reduce the high visibility of the braided fishing line. [ 6 ] When cutting braided line to tie new lures, it is best to use a sharp pair of scissors rather than a nail clipper.

7. Furled leader - Wikipedia

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   A furled leader (also known as twined leader) is a type of knotless tapered fly fishing leader. It is known for high performance, low memory, [1] [2] and soft artificial fly presentation when casting. These attributes are due to the way these leaders are constructed which is similar to creating rope. The big difference is that furled leaders ...