Fishing is one of the ancient practices, which is enjoyed even in the modern days by people across the world. A recreational activity , fishing can also be practiced as a sport, as a discipline of adventure sports . The activity of fishing involves in catching fish using different methods. In fishing, apart from fishes, other aquatic creatures are also caught. The animals hunted during fishing are not always consumed by people. Sometimes fishing is also done for sport, for fun. At present fishing has also emerged as a professional sport across the globe.
With the advancement of technology, the methods of fishing has also been developed and modernized. The basic method of fishing is hand fishing, which is done with the help of least possible equipments. The gear generally used in this method of fishing is fishing line. In some other methods, fishing nets, spear and bow, trap nets and other devices are used for fishing. There are also some fishing methods known as dredging, kite fishing and ice fishing. In some countries, animals are also employed for catching fish. However, in sport fishing, generally nets are not used. The sport fishing is governed by the International Game Fishing Association or the IGFA. The equipments used for sport fishing are rods, reels, lines, hooks and baits.
Though fishing is apparently harmless activity, yet appropriate precautionary measures should be taken for making the activity safer.
