Archive for October, 2009

Know About the Fishing Industry in Canada


Posted in: Fishing in Canada     

Canada has one of the healthiest fishing industries in the world. Its freshwater fishing is thriving and has remained in a great state for many years. Whether it is commercial fishing and processing or recreational fishing, Canada has plenty to offer.

Canada's fishing resources and industry
Although Canada's fishing industry contributes much to its economy, it wasn't always so. Although efforts during the 1860s and onward were well-placed, results weren't always up to par. That is, until the fishing industry began to boom from the early 1900s to the present, overcoming economic hurdles such as the Depression. Using both technology and scientific research, fishing practices and production were greatly improved.  Read more... (447 words, estimated 1:47 mins reading time)

Fishing Gear – Sonar Units Sound Off


Posted in: Fishing Equipment     

Before you can have much of a chance of landing fish you have to find them. Fishermen have developed a whole range of techniques to do that, some of which amount virtually to voodoo. But a little science can be a big help, even to the most artistic of fishermen. Sonar units are one great way to even the odds.

The basic principle of sonar is simplicity itself: send out a series of sound wave pulses. The waves bounce off objects in the water and echo back, somewhat like a shout in a canyon. But, naturally, the details are more complicated.  Read more... (528 words, estimated 2:07 mins reading time)

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