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  Fishing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In a parody of fishing, a type of gladiator called retiarius was armed with a trident and a casting-net, he would fight against the murmillo, who carried a short sword and a helmet with the image of a fish on the front.
Spear fishing is an ancient method of fishing and may be conducted with an ordinary spear or a specialised variant such as an eel spear (Image) or the trident.
Fish emulsion is a fertilizer emulsion that is produced from the fluid remains of fish processed for fish oil and fish meal industrially.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Fishing   (3729 words)

  
 Spear Fishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The unwritten rule in fishing is: if you don't risk loosing the lure, while maneuvering through weed and water plants, then chances are you are not going to catch too much.
Fishing is a great pastime to endure during the summer season.
Spear Fishing Florida Keys in Key West - Reef Raiders Spear Fishing, Scuba Diving and Sea Breeze Snorkeling is located in Key West Florida.
cyberfishermen.com /spear-fishing.html   (753 words)

  
 Methods and Techniques - Spear Fishing - Discover The Outdoors   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Spear fishing restrictions may be encountered depending on the state.
There are restrictions on spear fishing such as equipment, the type of fish taken, and specific seasons in all the legal states.
A spear gun, underwater spear, and pitchfork are sometimes used instead of the traditional single-point and pronged spears.
www.dto.com /fwfishing/methods/method.jsp?Articleid=192&Articletypeid=110http://www.aol.co.uk/webcentres/news   (365 words)

  
 Spear-fishing
They fished all day but had to be back at the Beach Cafe by 1615 hrs for the weigh-in.
Having fished towards Polperro, he had to run back carrying all of his equipment and a very large catch - fortunately he did so just within time and collapsed at the weigh-in table with exhaustion from the effort.
The biggest fish caught was a Bass at 2.650 Kg (Mick Veal) and the best catch of Bass was six fish weighing over 11 Kg.
www.talland.org /spearfishing.html   (277 words)

  
 Spear Fishing
The term underwater spear-fishing is defined as fishing by a person swimming or diving and using a mechanical device held in the hand which uses a rubber band, spring, or pneumatic power to propel a spear to take carp or striped bass.
Fishing with bow or spear is allowed from official sunrise to sunset daily with no closed season annually.
The experimental opening of bow and spear fishing will be evaluated for three years (2004-2006) to determine if it is an effective management tool and a desired recreational opportunity.
www.twinfinn.com /Spear_Fishing/spear_fishing.html   (1354 words)

  
 Fishing Hawaii Spear   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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Night fishing from a boat can be very productive and safe if you have the right equipment, you are organized, stick to a set plan, and are confident about the area you intend to fish.
www.fishdir.com /Hawaii2/fishinghawaiispear   (1798 words)

  
 Divers urged to follow spear fishing regulations (News Sep 2003)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Mr Shurey said these spots were closed to spear fishing all year round and it was an offence to possess a spear gun in these areas except for a power head for defence against sharks.
He said it was also an offence for recreational spear fishers to fish in fresh water and to fish using scuba equipment in any waters.
Mr Shurey said there were many popular spear fishing spots in the district and urged spear fishers to use common sense and courtesy when fishing.
www.dpi.qld.gov.au /news/newsreleases/13603.html   (336 words)

  
 Spear Fishing Power Head   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Spear/spear guns These are permitted in some tidal waters (see spear fishing section).
...spots were closed to spear fishing all year round and it was an offence to possess a spear gun in these areas except for a power head for...
Abstract: A Power head for a fishing spear comprising a chamber to house an explosive cartridge open at one end, and a firing mechanism...
www.best-in-fishing.com /OPG/spear-fishing-power-head.html   (161 words)

  
 Spear Fishing Faq   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The bass fish is predatory and catching it involves a lot of activity and strategy on the angler's end.
It is also vital to have the right tackle when fishing for bass, as this sporty fish will do his best to get rid of the hook.
During the fall, grouper and other fish migrate from cool, deep water to feed on the normally abundant inshore bait pods.
cyberfishermen.com /spear-fishing-faq.html   (911 words)

  
 Spear Fishing Degrading Local Marine Life
The fish taken are often inedible and sometimes not of reproducing age.
The killing of immature fish taken from the reef means that breeding stocks fall and the fish population will die out.
In a recent interview, Prince Sultan ibn Salman, secretary general of the Supreme Commission for Tourism, acknowledged that spear fishing was, in the scheme of building a national tourist industry, fairly low on the list of priorities.
www.arabnews.com /?page=1§ion=0&article=31239&d=2&m=9&y=2003&pix=kingdom.jpg&category=Kingdom   (610 words)

  
 Fishing Singapore - Ken's Fishing Haven
Spear Fishing is by nature, irresponsibly selective resulting in wanton decimation of critical mature, brood stock causing irreversal decline in the regenerative potential of our limited recreational fishery especially at popular hook and line recreational fishing destinations in Singapore.
Sustainable recreational fishing means using and caring for the resource through ecologically and customary accepted practices to ensure succession of shared resources and respect for the principle of intergenerational equity.
The art of stalking fish has sharpen our visual appreciation of little things such as the peculiar disposition of baitfish, that boil among the ripples, a particular form of a river bank or a position of a snag or flotsam.
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 Chippewa Spear Fishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Fishing will constitute a re-enactment of Indian traditions that had lapsed for nearly a century, awaiting court recognition in 1983.
Angling accounted for 672,303 of these fish, 96.3% of the catch.* The astonishing result, that only 3.7% of the harvest occurred by spring spear-fishing, clearly points the finger of responsibility for the current state of the walleye resource to the angling fishery.
Fish population estimates from 1971 to 1984 averaged fewer than 6 per year in contrast to 100 such estimates available since the 1984 season.
www.fw.umn.edu /Biochr/GRS_home/Essays/Spear.html   (935 words)

  
 Spear Fishing Equipment   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Maybe the reason these fish were able to get so big is because they were smart enough to not eat during the day when dinner may include a fisherman's hook inside it.
Since the fish are less likely to associate night time to fishermen, they tend to take the bait with less resistance and hesitation.
Maybe it's the fact that fish are more likely to feed based on sound and vibration at night, unlike the day when they can also use vision.
www.fly-fishing-essentials.com /spear-fishing-equipment.html   (608 words)

  
 Skin and Scuba Spear Fishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
The allowable fish are restricted to rough fish or non-gamefish, such as carp, drum, redhorse, buffalo, quillback, and sucker.
The Scuba Spear fishing Competition is held on Sunday morning and follows most of the same rules and regulations except for the use of scuba equipment.
The fish are then donated to charities such as the Nature Reach Program at Pittsburg State University, which feeds birds of prey, and to individuals for various other uses.
www.geocities.com /Pipeline/8522/skin.html   (417 words)

  
 Spear Ice Fishing, Darkhouse Spearing, Spearfishing
Although the season is in its infant stages in the state, dark house spear fishing is a timeless tradition for many outdoorsmen.
From watching a school of bait fish dart through the field of view to catching a quick glimpse of a walleye in the background waiting to seize an opportunity to strike, anyone can enjoy the classic predator and prey drama that unfolds in the depths of the lake.
Opponents to dark house spear fishing argue that a few successful spear fishermen may have a dramatic impact on Northern Pike populations of certain lakes, especially in spawning areas late in the season.
www.nodakoutdoors.com /ice-fishing/darkhouse-spearing.php   (690 words)

  
 Spear Fishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
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www.fishdir.com /Fishing9/spearfishing   (666 words)

  
 ★ Spear Fishing ★
We spear fish at oil and gas platforms, weed lines and around rocks and wrecks.
Spear Fishing for grouper, snapper, cobia, and other exciting gamefish along South Carolina's Grand Strand.
Children ages 5-14 will be allowed to fish on the pier or along the shore of the upper lake area that Saturday from 7-11 a.m.
www.hunting-and-fishing.info /hunting-fishing/spear-fishing   (687 words)

  
 GN Online: Evidence of spear-fishing sparks call for tougher law enforcement
Divers and marine experts have called for greater clarity and enforcement of the new Federal fishing laws after two men were caught on camera illegally spear-gun fishing in a marine reserve.
"Spear fishing is only allowed a long way from the shore and with a snorkel precisely for this reason.
"Spear fishing is also notoriously difficult to stop as those doing it enter areas from the water rather than land.
www.gulf-news.com /Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=16566   (697 words)

  
 Cyprus fishing sports, fresh water and salt water fishing in Cyprus
No licence is needed for angling in the sea, for trolling or for spear fishing without diving equipment, though there are some restricted areas for spear fishing and for fishing from boats.
Licences are necessary for spear fishing with aqualungs, for fishing with nets and long-lines, for fishing at night with spear guns and any (other) kind of commercial fishing.
spear fishing still is a very popular form of sport fishing.
www.cyprusholidayguide.com /cyprus_fishing.htm   (324 words)

  
 spear fishing
Underwater spear fishing is an experience of a life time.
The creature is still moving trying to swim away, while your pulling the spear gun string you swim towards the fish.
You get to the end of the spear and the fish is still moving trying to get away.
forums.livingwithstyle.com /showthread.php?t=37035   (713 words)

  
 Spear Fishing In Jamaica (Jamaica)
The older, larger fish have been well conditioned by years of dodging which often frustrates these relentless hunters, resigning them to concentrate on the smaller targets closer to the surface.
Although sport diving and fishing can be an expensive hobby to pursue while on your Jamaican vacation, requiring large boats and extensive gear, spear fishing can be a relatively easy and inexpensive way to spend your time while snorkeling.
These spear guns can be rented or purchased from residents of the coastal communities and for a few more dollars, you can hire a local guide who is intimately familiar with the area reefs.
www.jamaicans.com /tourist/articles_travel/spearfishing.shtml   (768 words)

  
 Spear Fishing
I saw the spear on the bottom ahead and figured that I had lost the fish.
It turned out that the spear had gone all the way through it and the fish was still on the line, but it was a ways up above the spear itself.
I tried to grab the fish and pull it out of his mouth but the shark yanked it out of my hand before I could get a good grip on it and started to swim off with it.
www.diver.net /seahunt/d_mel.htm   (1775 words)

  
 Spear Fishing
One day, after spear fishing, a fisherman saw what seemed to be an easy way to get fish and told me I was cheating by taking fish with a spear.
For scuba divers there is the risk of getting the bends while spear fishing with scuba gear.
I also ask forgiveness for the lives of the fish that were taken, because I know it is wrong to kill.
www.anthonysgyotaku.com /Spear_Fishing.htm   (313 words)

  
 Planet Ark : South Africa Shark Attack Raises Spear Fishing Fears
The fact that he was spear fishing at the time will come as a relief of sorts for the thousands of scuba divers who will descend on Sodwana over the Christmas holiday period, as sharks almost never attack divers.
Spear fishing is a different matter: "Spear fishermen sometimes pass out from holding their breath, and he may have fled out and then been taken by a shark.
Debby Oscroft, who works for Jee's diving school Coral Divers, said: "Sheldon was spear fishing when he went missing and he was in deep water hundreds of meters out from the reefs where people scuba dive.
www.planetark.com /dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/22972/story.htm   (627 words)

  
 AnglerBait Spear Fishing Tips
FISHING HOOKS GORGE: THE SIMPLEST OF THESE IS: the ancient GORGE used for centuries by many Indians tribes and primitives societies in all parts of the world.
Darkhouse Spearfishing is a great ice fishing sport, and this article includes the pasttimes of spearfishing through the ice..
Fishing on Lake Mendocino has been kind of slow the past week.
www.anglerbait.com /39/spear-fishing-tips.html   (433 words)

  
 CDNN :: Shark Attack - Shark Mauls Free Diving Spear Fisherman
He was spear-fishing in deep water five nautical miles northwest of the fishing settlement, 250km north of Perth.
His fishing mates dragged him into their boat and wrapped his wounds in a towel.
He had dropped the spear gun and was more worried about that than the injuries because he had borrowed it from a mate."
www.cdnn.info /safety/s040306/s040306.html   (481 words)

  
 Dark House Spear Fishing
Decoy carving is now being passed on to a fourth generation of our family, grandpa is proud to be teaching his oldest grand daughter the fading art of whittling a working wood spear decoy.
Being able to see how the fish react to things, long before the advent of the underwater camera and all the modern gadgets we have now.
If you have never had the chance to try darkhouse fishing you are missing out on a great pastime and learning experience.
fishingminnesota.com /fishinfo68.html   (698 words)

  
 Extreme Spear Fishing in Vanuatu
F.A.D’s (Fish Aggregating Device) where several South Pacific Records have been set in the pristine, clear tropical waters of Vanuatu.
This is all enjoyed diving from Wild Blue, our 9 meter Reefmaster which has plenty of room for up to 8 X Spearo’s with adequate room for gear and relaxing between dives on the covered deck.
On arrival breakfast is served and the day will be spent experiencing some of the most magnificent reefs and fish life in the world.
www.nautilus.com.vu /extreme.htm   (1293 words)

  
 ScubaBoard - Spear Fishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Bait on a hook is just a meal to a fish but they learn pretty quickly that a diver is a danger to be avoided.
As little as 40 or 50 years ago fishing was one of the reasons divers entered the water.
Although I understand that the damage caused by sf is nothing compared to commercial fishing, it doesn't seem appropriate to me as I only dive to look at fish.
www.scubaboard.com /t60296.html   (955 words)

  
 Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Fish stocking information — Find out which bodies of water the DWR has stocked with fish.
Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program — a partnership of public and private organizations working to recover endangered species while allowing continued and future water development.
A new Urban fishing brochure is now available at the Salt Lake office, the Central Region office in Springville and the Northern Region office in Ogden.
www.wildlife.utah.gov /fishing   (436 words)

  
 ScubaBoard - Spear Fishing the Good and Bad - bomb fishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
That's far worse than spearing and the funny thing is that verry little is done to prevent it.
I believe it is difficult to explain to the people that they shouldn't bombe the reef in order to catch some rare fishes that worth their income for one year.
I doubt that anyone on this board would disagree that fish bombing is horrible.
www.scubaboard.com /t448.html   (1290 words)

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