Transcript Saltwater Fishing

Saltwater Fishing
What is angling?
 Rod and reel
 What are other types of fishing?
Pole
fishing
Castnetting
Seining
Spear
fishing
History of Fishing
 Prehistoric
 Stone Age
 Shell collection, basic equipment
 Modern fishing
 Fishing as a sport
 The Compleat Angler, Isaak Walton
 More sophisticated gear
 Conservation
 1939: International Game Fish Association
 Catch and release fishing
Why do we fish?
Relaxation
Competition
Food source
Form bonds
Surf Fishing Basics
 Selecting a site
 Selecting gear
 Know best practices
 Learn fishing skills
Selecting a Site
 Reading the Water
 Low tide vs high tide
 Fast vs slow current
 Temperature and season
 Habitat and substrate
Gear Selection
 Tackle: The basic equipment needed for fishing
 Rig: The tackle at the end of the line; includes line,
hook, sinker, and bait
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Reel
Rod
Line
Sinker
Swivel
Hook
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Gear Selection
 Read site to determine target fish
 Use picture and habitat key
 Identify what rig and bait to use
 Study target fish
Best Practices
What happens when we take too many fish from the
water?
Best Practices
Regulations
• Enforceable rules
• Exist to maintain
sustainable fish
populations,
ecosystem balance,
and safety
• Licenses, catch
limits, fishing
seasons
Ethics
• Code of conduct
• Exist to make fishing
a safe, sustainable
sport for all anglers
• Respect rights of
others, help protect
fish and their
habitats, educate
others
Best Practices
 Georgia Department of National Resources
 Fishing License
 Required over age 16
 Seasons
 Period of time in which anglers may take a specific fish species
 Seasons vary among fish
 Harvest Limits
 Amount of a species of fish
that may be taken in one day
Best Practices
 Salt is corrosive!
 Wash all parts
 Dry properly
 Store correctly
 Handle bait with care
 Dispose of trash properly
 Recycle fishing line
Skills to Learn
 Knot tying
 Attaching rig and bait
 Casting
 Catching
Most important skill?
Patience
Move on to stations!
Conclusion
Knots
What are
they used
for?
Casting
What tricks
did you
use?
Rigs
Why do rigs
matter?
Best
Practices
What would
you do?