The Social Hierarchy of Fishing: Myth or Reality?

Morgan, Mark

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“…However, despite often being thought of as low-tech, harvest-oriented generalists fishing for bottom-feeding fish, catfish fishers may exhibit high degrees of specialization (Gill 1980). Therefore, some fisheries managers are beginning to realize that no "average catfish angler" exists (Schramm et al 1999); rather, distinct catfish subcultures may exist (Gill 1980;Wilde and Riechers 1994;Wilde and Ditton 1999;Morgan 2006). In addition to those angling with rod and reel, other catfish fishers use techniques such as hand-fishing ("noodling" or "hand grabbling"), jug lines, trotlines, limb lines, and other passive fishing techniques not usually legal for catching game fish, such as black basses Micropterus spp., Walleye Sander vitreus, Pikes Esox spp., and trout and salmon (Salmonidae).…”

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Characterizing the Human Dimensions of a Hidden Fishery: Riverine Trotline Fishers

2015

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FEATURE Downloaded by [University of Otago] at 10:44 04 October 2015 Fisheries | www.fisheries.org 387 Caracterización de las dimensiones humanas de una pesquería escondida: pescadores fluviales de palangre artesanalLas pesquerías escondidas incluyen a los pescadores de bagre quienes usan el palangre artesanal pero que rara vez son contabilizados. En este artículo se examinan a los pescadores de palangre artesanal con el fin de describir sus hábitos y técnicas de pesca, el conocimiento existente sobre pesca con palangre artesanal, motivaciones recreativas, opiniones sobre la pesquería y conflictos con otros usuarios de los ríos. Los pescadores de palangre artesanal en New River, Virginia, mostraron ser reservados, solitarios y algunos estuvieron en condiciones socioeconómicas desventajosas. Ellos consideran muy importante la captura y factores relativos a ésta, en contraste con otros grupos de pescadores que utilizan métodos altamente especializados. Así mismo, dependen de la captura de bagre en grado diverso para el sustento de su dieta o de su ingreso. La pesca artesanal de palangre parece constituir parte de un modo de vida más general para algunos individuos rurales, quienes también pueden cazar, atrapar y hacer jardinería como parte de actividades suplementarias para mantener su dieta e ingreso. Los pescadores de palangre artesanal de New River creen firmemente que la participación en este tipo de pesquería ha declinado significativamente en el Valle de New River debido al incremento del estatus socioeconómico de la región, al cambio en los valores recreativos (tales como la pesca enfocada a captura-recaptura y deportes de remo), el tráfico creciente de botes, presencia del poder judicial y a una reducción en la participación de las generaciones más jóvenes en la pesca artesanal de palangre.

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Characterizing the Human Dimensions of a Hidden Fishery: Riverine Trotline Fishers

2015

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“…However, the majority of research has focused on openwater anglers rather than on individuals who pursue fish through the ice or by methods other than hook and line (Morgan 2006). Dark house spearing is a traditional means of harvesting fish through the ice during winter (Pierce and Cook 2000).…”

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“…Effective fisheries management considers a range of constituencies and accommodates fish harvest by a variety of methods (Pierce and Cook 2000;Margenau et al 2003;Morgan 2006). However, the majority of research has focused on openwater anglers rather than on individuals who pursue fish through the ice or by methods other than hook and line (Morgan 2006). Dark house spearing is a traditional means of harvesting fish through the ice during winter (Pierce and Cook 2000).…”

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“…Low light levels in the dark house enable the spearer to see into the water and spear the fish (Pierce and Cook 2000). Like hand fishing (Morgan 2006), the origins of dark house spearing can be traced to Native American fishing techniques (Pierce and Cook 2000). Similar to other traditional or "unorthodox" fishing techniques (Quinn 1993;Morgan 2006), dark house spearing has been controversial and is reported to be incompatible with other uses of fisheries resources (Pierce and Cook 2000).…”

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“…Like hand fishing (Morgan 2006), the origins of dark house spearing can be traced to Native American fishing techniques (Pierce and Cook 2000). Similar to other traditional or "unorthodox" fishing techniques (Quinn 1993;Morgan 2006), dark house spearing has been controversial and is reported to be incompatible with other uses of fisheries resources (Pierce and Cook 2000). In particular, there have been conflicts between spearers and anglers over the harvest of large Northern Pike (Pierce and Cook 2000).…”

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Fishing for Northern Pike in Minnesota: Comparing Anglers and Dark House Spearers

Schroeder

Fulton

2014

N American J Fish Manag

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In order to project fishing effort and demand of individuals targeting Northern Pike Esox lucius in Minnesota, it is important to understand the catch orientations, management preferences, and site choice preferences of those individuals. Northern Pike are specifically targeted by about 35% of the approximately 1.5 million licensed anglers in Minnesota and by approximately 14,000–15,000 dark house spearers. Dark house spearing is a traditional method of harvesting fish through the ice in winter. Mail surveys were distributed to three research strata: anglers targeting Northern Pike, dark house spearing license holders spearing Northern Pike, and dark house spearing license holders angling for Northern Pike. Dark house spearers, whether spearing or angling, reported a stronger orientation toward keeping Northern Pike than did anglers. Anglers reported a stronger orientation toward catching large Northern Pike than did dark house spearers when spearing or angling. Northern Pike regulations were the most important attribute affecting site choice for respondents in all three strata. Models for all strata indicated a preference for lakes without protected slot limits. However, protected slot limits had a stronger negative influence on lake preference for dark house spearing licensees (whether spearing or angling) than for anglers. Received September 26, 2013; accepted March 19, 2014

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Two Decades of Advancement in Flathead Catfish Research

Montague

Shoup

2021

N American J Fish Manag

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We summarized advancements in Flathead Catfish Pylodictis olivaris biology, fisheries, and management published from 1999 to 2021. Our goal was to highlight recent advancements in Flathead Catfish research and address information needs for this species to encourage future research. We identified and reviewed 140 papers from 33 peer‐reviewed journals, 27 theses/dissertations, and 13 technical reports on Flathead Catfish over the 23‐year period. Most studies focused on introduced Flathead Catfish populations, age and growth, movements, diet, sampling methods, and human dimensions of Flathead Catfish fisheries. The number of studies published on riverine Flathead Catfish populations was greater than the number published on reservoir populations, and many studied negative effects of populations introduced outside of the species’ native range. Flathead Catfish are most commonly found in shallow (<3‐m) locations with large woody debris or riprap and substrates with a hard bottom. Flathead Catfish movement studies identified three distinct migration periods: overwintering, prespawn/spawn, and late summer/fall, with little movement between these migrations. Flathead Catfish are typically lightly exploited (0–19% annual exploitation) and have typical (for a long‐lived species) annual total mortality rates of 11–37%, ranging as high as 62%. Flathead Catfish are most commonly sampled using low‐frequency electrofishing. Despite an increase in published literature on Flathead Catfish, information remains inadequate such that most state agencies do not follow a standardized protocol for sampling Flathead Catfish and information to guide management approaches for the species is limited. Minimal research on Flathead Catfish reproduction and spawning has occurred since 1999. Additional research is needed on these and other topics to provide information critical to managing this important species.

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The Social Hierarchy of Fishing: Myth or Reality?

Cited by 8 publications

References 20 publications

Characterizing the Human Dimensions of a Hidden Fishery: Riverine Trotline Fishers

Characterizing the Human Dimensions of a Hidden Fishery: Riverine Trotline Fishers

Fishing for Northern Pike in Minnesota: Comparing Anglers and Dark House Spearers

Two Decades of Advancement in Flathead Catfish Research

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