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  2. Fishing tackle - Wikipedia

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    Early hooks were made from the upper bills of eagles and from bones, shells, horns and thorns of plants (Parker 2002). In 2005, the fish hook was chosen by Forbes as one of the top twenty tools in the history of man. [2] Fish hooks are normally attached to some form of line or lure device which connects the caught fish to the angler. There is ...

  3. Wooden halibut hook - Wikipedia

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    As a result, the wooden halibut hook will embed itself securely in the halibut's mouth, and the sinker will start splashing around. [2] Wooden hooks of traditional size were optimized to catch medium-sized halibut ranging from nine to 45 kilograms. The younger fish and the much larger breeding fish were spared, with benefits to the fishery.

  4. Fish hook - Wikipedia

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    A fish hook or fishhook, formerly also called an angle (from Old English angol and Proto-Germanic *angulaz), is a hook used to catch fish either by piercing and embedding onto the inside of the fish mouth or, more rarely, by impaling and snagging the external fish body.

  5. Outline of fishing - Wikipedia

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    Fly fishing tacklefishing tackle or equipment typically used by fly anglers. Bamboo fly rod – fly fishing rod that is made from bamboo, also referred to as cane. Fly rod building – art of constructing a fly fishing rod to match the performance desires of the individual angler. Fly Casting Analyzer – research tool for understanding ...

  6. Circle hook - Wikipedia

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    Difference between a traditional J-hook (left) and a circle hook (right) Traditional Māori bone matau, or fishhook. The shape avoids stress concentrations which could break the bone. [1] The hole on the underside is for attaching bait. [2] A circle hook is a type of fish hook which is sharply curved back in

  7. Noah Z. Jones - Wikipedia

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    Fish Hooks went on the air in 2010. Jones chose to use photo collages for the background and digital drawings for the characters to give the show a quirky and hand-made feeling. [8] He stated that simple shapes were chosen for the fish characters so their emotions and facial features would be emphasized. [9] The show ran for three seasons. [10]

  8. Fish decoy - Wikipedia

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    Contemporary carved fish decoy. A fish decoy is an object in the shape of a fish or some other animal that is used as a decoy to attract fish. It is often used during ice fishing, particularly in the American Upper Midwest, upstate New York, and southern Canada. [1] [2] Unlike a fishing lure, a fish decoy usually doesn't have a hook. [1]

  9. Hei matau - Wikipedia

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    Legend holds that the shape of Hawkes Bay is that of the hei matau, which caught in the fish's side on the beach. The Māori name for the North island, Te Ika a Māui ("The fish of Māui") reflects this legend. For the Māori, the hei matau is taonga (a cultural treasure). It represents not only their land, but also prosperity, fertility, and ...