Fishing

Fishing is the ancient, worldwide practice of capturing fish and other water-borne species for consumption purpose. Many methods are used including nets, hooks, spears and baskets.

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.

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.