ONE HOOK, ONE LINE, ONE FISH AT TIME

As the name suggests, “one-by-one” fishing is about using one hook and one line, to catch tuna, one at a time. This allows fishermen to catch only enough fish without endangering other species or smaller fish. Unlike what happens in trawling practiced by large commercial fleets, the centenary arts, practiced by the tuna boats of the region, are considered environmentally friendly, because they allow the fisherman to choose the fish and thus prevent unnecessary catches. Method 1: Pole-and-line Techniques and equipment vary according to region; usually, pole-and-line fishers throw live baitfish overboard and spray water onto the surface to attract tuna schools, a...