| Salmon fishing is, without a doubt, one of the | | | | and harvesting is controlled to prevent |
| most popular types of sports fishing worldwide. | | | | over-fishing and possible extinction of these |
| The variety of salmon, their excellent fight and | | | | remarkable species of fish. In some countries the |
| extreme size make them an ideal sports fish in | | | | salmon run or return to the spawning streams |
| almost all northern waterways, both fresh and | | | | has become dramatically decreased and there is a |
| salt water. In addition they are idea for fishing | | | | worldwide effort to maintain the numbers and |
| from boats, off the shore, or even in net fishing. | | | | species population. |
| One of the other benefits to salmon fishing is the | | | | Fishermen and women may travel to different |
| versatility of the meat from the salmon. It can be | | | | countries to experience the opportunities of |
| baked, canned, barbecued, planked and even fried, | | | | salmon fishing in different waterways and with |
| and is a staple in many diets and in national dishes | | | | different types of tackle and bait. Some of the |
| of such diverse countries as Canada, Japan and | | | | most common salmon fishing hot spots worldwide |
| the Scandinavian countries. French cuisine also | | | | include:o Alaska, United Stateso British Columbia, |
| features salmon in many different forms making | | | | Canadao Washington State, United Stateso |
| this a truly international food. | | | | Oregon, United Stateso California, United Stateso |
| Salmon fishing, unlike many other types of fishing, | | | | Scotlando Estonia and Latviao Scandinaviao Japan |
| does not require a huge amount of expensive | | | | Fishing for salmon is popular with all types of |
| equipment. A sturdy rod and reel, a jig or hook | | | | fishermen and women from the very young to |
| system that can easily be purchased pre-made, | | | | the older, more experienced anglers. There are |
| some salmon lures and a bit of luck and good | | | | even salmon farms that have sprung up along the |
| planning are all that is required to spend a day | | | | northern coastal areas that are farming or raising |
| fishing off the coast for salmon. Salmon can be | | | | domestic salmon to meet the world's growing |
| fished using the same techniques that are used | | | | need for fish and fish products. Salmon are a |
| for fresh water fish varieties such as bass and | | | | natural type of aquaculture species due to the |
| trout. | | | | fresh and salt-water varieties available. While |
| It is not uncommon to use fly fishing techniques in | | | | salmon fishing is not part of salmon farming, the |
| the spring, worms and lures in the summer, and | | | | use of fish farms helps to preserve the wild, |
| even spinning and netting in the fall or winter | | | | natural stocks that provide the fishing population |
| months. In all areas that salmon fishing has been a | | | | for sports fishermen and anglers worldwide. |
| sport and traditional food gathering method, fishing | | | | |