Recreational fishing is different from commercial fishing. In recreational fishing, fishermen do it for pleasure rather than for profit as in commercial fishing. Fishermen will compete either for sport or just for fun. Recreational fishing is done in the open water (salt and fresh) using baits, hooks, lures, flies, rods, reels and so on. Recreational fishing may be conducted from boats and rafts (Pitcher, 57). Swordfish is one of the most common fish sought for recreational purposes. Given the many dangers involved in recreational sword fishing, authorities have put in place several regulations that act as a minimum safety Continue reading...