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| - | Sea fishing from the rocks with a rod and line. | + | _Sea fishing from the rocks with a rod and line._ |
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| - | A fisherman in Myanmar, using a fish trap. He comes from a village that sits on stilts over the water, one of many communities to rely mostly on fishing for food. | + | _A fisherman in Myanmar, using a fish trap. He comes from a village that sits on stilts over the water, one of many communities to rely mostly on fishing for food._ |
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| - | It often starts like this. | + | _It often starts like this._ |
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| - | A well-earned meal after a day's fishing - there' | + | _A well-earned meal after a day's fishing - there' |
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| ## What can I do? | ## What can I do? | ||
| - | As with many practical skills, it really helps to have a teacher - so either ask someone you know, or if you see someone out fishing, you could ask them for guidance and tips. Asking for advice in a tackle shop can be helpful too, especially as they will have local knowledge of the area. There are [courses](http:// | + | As with many practical skills, it really helps to have a teacher - so either ask someone you know, or if you see someone out fishing, you could ask them for guidance and tips. Asking for advice in a tackle shop can be helpful too, especially as they will have local knowledge of the area. There are courses on fishing, and plenty of books and online resources. You can also hire a guide to take you fishing. |
| This introduction focuses on sea fishing techniques. Freshwater fishing for food is not usually cost-effective or feasible, as there are so many restrictive laws, licenses, permits etc. Every stretch of fresh water has different rules and regulations and will be owned by different people. In addition, freshwater fishing usually means fly fishing – the hardest technique to master, with its own type of rod, line and reel. | This introduction focuses on sea fishing techniques. Freshwater fishing for food is not usually cost-effective or feasible, as there are so many restrictive laws, licenses, permits etc. Every stretch of fresh water has different rules and regulations and will be owned by different people. In addition, freshwater fishing usually means fly fishing – the hardest technique to master, with its own type of rod, line and reel. | ||
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| - | One reason it's very important to dispose of your fishing equipment safely. | + | _One reason it's very important to dispose of your fishing equipment safely._ |
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| - | One of the joys of fishing - spending time by the sea at the quietest times of day. | + | _One of the joys of fishing - spending time by the sea at the quietest times of day._ |
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| - | It's best to avoid busy beaches for fishing - for safety so that you don't accidentally hook someone, and also because most of the fish will have been scared away. Pic: [Charisse Kenion](https:// | + | _It's best to avoid busy beaches for fishing - for safety so that you don't accidentally hook someone, and also because most of the fish will have been scared away. Pic: [Charisse Kenion](https:// |
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| - | It's important to know how to gut a fish. Do it straight away to stop fish from spoiling. | + | _It's important to know how to gut a fish. Do it straight away to stop fish from spoiling._ |
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| - | A great introduction to mackererl fishing from rocks | + | _A great introduction to mackererl fishing from rocks_ |
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| ## Further resources | ## Further resources | ||
| + | - [British Sea Fishing](https:// | ||
| + | - [World Sea Fishing](https:// | ||
| + | - [Planet Seafishing](https:// | ||
| - | ## Specialist(s) | + | |
| + | ## Specialist | ||