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Artisanal fishing (or traditional / subsistence fishing) consists of various small-scale, low-technology, low-capital, fishing practices undertaken by individual fisherman (as opposed to commercial fishing ). [ 1] Many of these households are of coastal or island ethnic groups. These households make short (rarely overnight) fishing trips close ...
Recreational fishing competitions (tournaments) are a recent innovation in which fishermen compete for prizes based on the total weight of a given species of fish caught within a predetermined time. This sport evolved from local fishing contests into large competitive circuits, especially in North America.
Subsistence pattern
Fishing techniques
Angling – Angling is a method of fishing by means of an "angle". Fly fishing – Fly fishing is an angling method in which an artificial 'fly' is used to catch fish. Game fish – Game fish are fish pursued for sport by recreational anglers. Fishing techniques – Fishing techniques are methods for catching fish.
There is a contrast in subsistence strategies between the historic Danner Complex and the prehistoric occupations at the site. The earlier subsistence patterns were more geared on exploiting multiple resources. The Danner Complex aimed for a more focused adaptation by relying on a few high-yield resources such as agriculture and bison hunting.
A fisherman or fisher is someone who captures fish and other animals from a body of water, or gathers shellfish. [1] Worldwide, there are about 38 million commercial and subsistence fishers and fish farmers. [2] Fishermen may be professional or recreational. Fishing has existed as a means of obtaining food since the Mesolithic period.
Sustainable fishery