[Skill] Fishing: (WIP)

[Ferrin Al'Mandrikan]

Article Author(s): Ferrin Al'Mandrikan
Article: Fishing

Peer Review Thread:

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Contents:

1. Synopsis
2. History
3. Prerequisites and Related Skills
4. The Times to go Fishing
5. Techniques
6. Tools
7. Skill Progression

OOC-This is just the outline. I'm researching all of the other stuff right now.

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1. Synopsis:


Fishing is simple. One can simply take a boat out and sail out at sea and fish. Simple as is. Though, but there are drawbacks of fishing and one has to know the majority of the tricks and techniques to survive while out fishing. Fishing can be a dangerous occupation, but a lot can be learned from it as well. So keep a sharp eye out my friends.

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HISTORY

Fishing dates back to generations from even Pre Valterrian to the current. Through hard work and a lot of concentration. Fishing, however, can be considered one of the first skills in survival that have been learned by man and traversed throughout the many races of Mizahar.

It was first implemented into the natures of MIzahar with just a reel and a rod. A basic tool for catching the fish that dwell within the seas of Mizahar. The tool known as the net, had been introduced as well to the system of fishing. The responsibility of fishing became loads easier as the fish were easier to catch. As those who progressed in the ability they would be more likely to catch the fish in the most furthest parts of the sea instead of off the shore fishing.

No one knows when the fishing responsibility had become constructed, but now as fishing is being more commonly used by the locals of Mizahar. There are new ways and techniques out there that have been produced. But, only those willing to learn of the fishing responsibility can know the ins and outs of the fishing job. Easier said then done, though. That is for sure.

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Prerequisites and Related Skills

Prerequisites: There are no requirements besides the basic purchases of the tools used for fishing. That is mainly about it.

Related Skills:
Hunting
Observation
Sailing
Food Preservation
Land Navigation
Scouting
Tracking
Trapping
Survival: Ocean

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Fishing Times Spring:The fish have a tendency to be out. But, not as much in the morning than at night. Best bring your gear later in the evening. That is usually when feeding time occurs. So prepare the bait and get to fishin' my friends. Summer: The fish are active. From dawn-dusk. Avoid those scorching days, whew burning hot! Burnin.' Fall:Since the tough of the cool fall days slightly harm the mornings and the late afternoons of Mizahar. The coolness fades away at night though, fortunately. The fish would be a bit more active while the Dusk is awake. That's when to go fishing. Winter:Not usually the best time for fishing since we all know in Mizahar of those frigid winter nights. It is recommended though, for them ice fishers. Go get them fish guys!

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Placeholder For Techniques: 1. Basic hand fishing. One must use their hand eye coordination to determine and successfully execute catching the fish with your hands. It's easy to teach beginners and all one has to do is simply pick up the basic seafood that lie around the shore. Example Seafood: Seashells Clams Lobster (Be careful though) Crabs Shellfish can also be used to be picked up as well. But, those are more inhabitant within the tidal waves on the outer most parts of the shore. Spearfishing: This technique can get easier with the practice. When one thinks of a spear, the manner of which it comes to mind is thought as a weapon. Not all tools can be weapons per say, unless, one has Mastered it's weaponary. So, without further ado, spearfishing. Spearfishing was dated just as far back as hand gathering. In fact, one of the first tools used to capture seafood, out at sea. It is difficult for Novices as a starting technique, though with the practice of the spear handling it would be much easier. Items and Tools: Speargun: Notorious for the fishermen who drive out to sea on boat. This tool can be used to catch large sized fish. Spear: Obviously known for its technique. Used against fish that are out of reach. Easy to use and built with a long makeshift pole crafted with a metal spear tip. Sharp and keen. Knives: This tool/weapon can be quite useful if say your speargun had been misfired and caught onto a branch or intwined with some other miscellaneous sea nature. Also, if the Float or the Floatline becomes tangled it would help to cut off the string. Float: This tool is useful for casting out and entrapping almost large fish. It is more commonly used as a marker for where the school of fish tend to be. Be careful of the floatline though. Floatline: This is just a slightly thick string tied to the buoy and the boat. There is a sinker which is used to keep the float/buoy at bay and not drift off. Gloves: Gloves are favoured by the fishing men and women. It is good to keep your hands fairly protected against either the knippy weather or even when the string pulls to fast. Netting: Angling: Trapping:

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Skill Progression Novice: (1-25) Text... Competent: (26-50) Text... Expert: (51-75) Text... Master: (76-100) Text... .

[Vellichor]

Approved Looks like a great start. I see some things that can be dealt with later in peer review but go ahead and write it up.

[Ferrin Al'Mandrikan]

Thank you Vellichor. I'll get back to working on it right away!