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The Love Of Salmon Fishing
from: Maxx Sports GuidesSalmon fishing is definitely one of the most popular types of sports fishing throughout the world. The variety of salmon, their challenging fight and extreme size make them the ideal sports fish in most northern waterways -- both fresh and salt water. In addition, salmon are ideal for fishing from boats, off the shore, or even net fishing.
Another benefit to salmon fishing is the versatility of the meat. It can be baked, canned, barbecued, planked and even fried, and is a staple in many diets and in national dishes of such diverse countries as Canada, Japan and the Scandinavian countries. French cuisine also features salmon in many different forms making this a truly international food.
Salmon fishing, unlike many other types of fishing, doesn't require tons of expensive equipment. A sturdy rod and reel, a jig or hook system that can easily be purchased pre-made, some salmon lures and a bit of luck and good planning are all that's required to spend a day fishing off the coast for salmon.
Salmon can be fished using the same techniques used for fresh water fish varieties such as bass and trout. It isn't unusual to use fly fishing techniques in the spring, worms and lures in the summer, and even spinning and netting in the fall or winter months. In all areas where salmon fishing has been a sport and traditional food gathering method, fishing and harvesting is controlled to prevent over-fishing and possible extinction of these remarkable species of fish.
In some countries the salmon run or return to the spawning streams has become dramatically decreased and there's a worldwide effort to maintain the numbers and species population.
Fishermen and women may travel to different countries to experience the opportunities of salmon fishing in different waterways and with different types of tackle and bait. Some of the most common salmon fishing hot spots worldwide include:
* Alaska, United States
* British Columbia, Canada
* Washington State, United States
* Oregon, United States
* California, United States
* Scotland
* Estonia and Latvia
* Scandinavia
* Japan
Fishing for salmon is popular with all types of fishermen and women including young and older, more experienced anglers. Even salmon farms have sprung up along the northern coastal areas where they farm or raise domestic salmon to meet the world's growing need for fish and fish products.
Salmon are a natural type of aquaculture species due to the fresh and salt-water varieties available. While salmon fishing isn't part of salmon farming, the use of fish farms helps to preserve the wild, natural stocks that provide the fishing population for sports fishermen and anglers worldwide.
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