What fishermen use?

* Gill nets: Hang vertically in the water and trap fish by their gills.

* Trammel nets: Similar to gill nets, but have three layers of netting. The outer layers are made of large mesh, while the inner layer is made of smaller mesh. Fish swim into the net and become entangled in the smaller mesh.

* Seine nets: Large nets that are pulled through the water to catch fish.

* Trawl nets: Cone-shaped nets that are towed behind a boat. Fish are caught in the codend of the net.

Hooks

* Jigs: Lures that are made of metal or plastic and have a single hook.

* Spoons: Lures that are made of metal or plastic and have a concave surface.

* Spinners: Lures that have a rotating blade.

* Plugs: Lures that are made of wood or plastic and have a variety of shapes.

Traps

* Fyke nets: Traps that are made of netting and have a funnel-shaped entrance. Fish swim into the trap and cannot escape.

* Weirs: Traps that are made of wood or stone and have a gap in the middle. Fish swim through the gap and into the trap.

* Pots: Traps that are made of wire or plastic and have a bait inside. Fish enter the trap to get the bait and cannot escape.

Lines

* Handlines: Lines that are held in the hand and have a hook or lure attached to the end.

* Trolling lines: Lines that are towed behind a boat and have a lure or bait attached to the end.

* Longlines: Lines that are set on the bottom of the ocean and have a series of hooks attached to them.

Other gear

* Bait: Fish, worms, insects, or other food that is used to attract fish.

* Rods: Long poles that are used to cast lines.

* Reels: Devices that are used to store line and retrieve it.

* Tackle boxes: Boxes that are used to store fishing gear.