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'''Fishing''' is the ancient, worldwide practice of capturing [[fish]] and other water-borne species for the purpose of consumption. Many methods are used including nets, hooks, spears and baskets.
'''Fishing''' is the practice of capturing [[fish]] and other water-borne species for the purpose of consumption, sales, or research. Fishing can be either a [[sport]] or [[hobby]] by individuals, or a commercial enterprise. As a sport, fishing is licensed and regulated similar to [[hunting]] and many people enjoy both hobbies.<ref>http://www.answers.com/topic/fishing</ref>
==Methods of Capture==
* fishing pole ("hook and line")
* netting
* spears
* baskets
==Commercial Fishing==
Commercial fishing uses different techniques and types of fishing vessels. These include longline fishing, driftnetting, and trawling. Longline fishing uses a single fishing line pulled behind the [[boat]] with many hooks attached. Driftnetting is the use of a fishing net suspended in the water which is later retrieved. Trawling is the use of a fishing net dragged behind a boat on the ocean floor. For some non-fish species such as [[crab]], cages known as 'pots' are used and are left in the water with bait, to be later retrieved by the fishermen.
Commercial fishing uses different techniques and types of fishing vessels. These include longline fishing, driftnetting, and trawling. Longline fishing uses a single fishing line pulled behind the [[boat]] with many hooks attached. Driftnetting is the use of a fishing net suspended in the water which is later retrieved. Trawling is the use of a fishing net dragged behind a boat on the ocean floor. For some non-fish species such as [[crab]], cages known as 'pots' are used and are left in the water with bait, to be later retrieved by the fishermen.
In the [[Bible]], fishing is used as a [[metaphor]] for the winning of souls to [[Christ]].
==Biblical References==
In the [[Christian]] [[Bible]], fishing is used as a [[metaphor]] for the winning of souls to [[Christ]].
==See also==
[[trawling]]
==References==
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