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Fishing: Recreational Vs. Commercial

Fishing by most is considered an enjoyable sport. But, for commercial fisherman it is a profession where they earn their living.

Fishing is a tradition that has lived for decades. More than 4 out of 5 Americans were taken on fishing trips while growing up.

Most adults today started fishing before they turned 13 and developed a love for the sport that lives on into their adult years.

The best way to preserve the sport and keep the golden tradition alive is by taking today’s generation of kids and showing them what fishing is really all about.

Recreational Fishing

Recreational fishing as a sport is done for pleasure or competition. Like most sports, fishing has certain guidelines and laws that limit which fish can be caught and where you can fish. Fishing guidelines are made and overseen by the International Game Fishing Association (IGFA).

A popular form of recreational fishing is competitions or tournaments. These tournaments allow the fisherman to compete for prizes based on the total weight of a specific species of fish caught within a given time period.

Commercial Fishing

Another type of fishing is referred to as commercial fishing. This type of fishing allows fisherman to have the opportunity to apply something they love to do to a career of choice. Fishermen provide a large quantity of food to many countries around the world. The disadvantage to a fisherman’s job is that they have to travel far into the ocean under all kinds of weather conditions.

In the fishing industry, fishermen are required to follow certain restrictions, such as an individual fishing quota and international treaties. International treaties try to limit the fishing effort.

The most popular fish to catch depends on the area in which you live or fish. Different types of fish thrive better in different parts of the country.

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The fishing industry requirements vary from one man with a small boat to a crew of fisherman processing fish everyday.

Both recreational and commercial fishing has several similarities and differences. One main difference is that recreational fishing is practiced as a hobby in one’s spare weekend, while commercial fishing is a career.

If you are reading this you are probably a recreational fisherman and are more interested in a particular type of fishing and/or looking for a certain type of fishing gear. If so, please visit the links on this site specific to your particular interest.

Thanks for visiting and here's to your successful Fishing Trip!

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