Did you know! There are more fish species than the species of birds, reptiles, and mammals put together. A whooping 27000 species in all!
Eager to learn more about the tailed sea creatures?
Read on…
Fascinating Facts About Fishing
Below are some fun facts about fishing that will make people go ‘DAYUM!’
Biggest Record Fish Caught
The biggest fish ever caught on record was a 2,664-pound great white shark that was caught in 1959 by Alfred Dean of Irymple, Victoria.
He managed to catch this giant creature by using a porpoise as bait on a 130 pound line, all within a matter of 50 minutes. Phew, now that’s badass!
The Most Popular Form Of Fishing
Currently fly fishing is the most popular style of fishing. Fly rods and reels are very different from traditional fishing poles and are also usually much longer. This is an active form of fishing and adventure seekers enjoy the thrill it brings.
300 Million For Ice
Yes, you read that right, 300 Ms of ice! Anglers around the world invest more than 300 million dollars per year to buy ice to preserve fish longer.
Fishing Competition Without Boats
While most fishing is traditionally done on land or on a boat, plenty of competitions get more creative with their vantage points.
There are some fishing competitions designed for kayaks or even inner tubes. During winter, you can even go for ice fishing competitions!
So Much Fish In The Ocean
Did you know that there are over 20,000 fish species that have been recorded thus far but more than half the ocean remains unexplored so there is a fair chance there are so many more species we still aren’t familiar with!
A Fish’s Age
Expert fishers can figure out how old a fish is by counting growth rings on its scales or its ear bones called otoliths. The rings mark seasonal changes in fish growth.
In winter the rings are closer together, because the fish grow more slowly. Each pair of rings indicates one year.
Mermaids or Manatees?
In olden days manatees were often mistaken for mythical mermaids by fisher man ad sailors. The fist written record of manatees in North America was actually authored by none other than Christopher Columbus back in 1492!
Quick Fish Facts To Share On The Go!
- There is archeological evidence that human race eats fish for 40,000 years now.
- Oldest fish hook that we found until now is made of shell and is between 16,000 and 23,000 years old
- Around 500 million people are, directly or indirectly employed, thanks to Fisheries and aquaculture.
- Most fish cannot swim backwards.
- Catfish have no scales like other fish. They taste and smell with their skin.
- Not all fish spend all their time in water. Some fish can fly short distances.
- Before angling that we know today, people used spears for fishing.
- Some statistics say that anglers are more commonly hit by lightnings that any other sportsmen.
- American anglers spend $7.4 billion a year on fishing gear.
- Bristle mouth is the most common fish in the ocean and is caught at 500 meters or deeper all over the world.
- Mac Daddy Fishing Lures created a lure made of and platinum, glittering with rubies and diamonds which costs $1 million.
- One man thousand fish are small fishes mostly used to prepare local stew and soups in Ghana.
- Philippine goby is the smallest fish in the world. An adult only measures about 8mm, so small yet is so abundant it supports a fishery.
A fish can suffocate if the water doesn’t contain enough dissolved oxygen
Smartphone apps offer detailed maps, weather forecasts, and tips to find the best spots for fishing.
Sharks use their sharp teeth to seize and hold prey while swallowing it whole.
Conclusion
“A day without fishing is a day without sunshine!” True, if you are an avid fishing enthusiast or you like to enjoy it as a pastime.
If you are keen on learning the sport, find an expert or research on the web!
