FISHING, also called ANGLING, is the sport of catching fish, freshwater or saltwater, typically with rod, line, and hook. Like hunting, fishing originated as a means of providing food for survival.
Fishing as a sport, however, is of considerable antiquity. An Egyptian angling scene of about 2000 BC shows figures fishing with rod and line and with nets. A Chinese account of about the 4th century BC refers to fishing with a silk line, a hook made from a needle, and a bamboo rod, with cooked rice as bait. References to fishing are also found in ancient Greek, Assyrian, Roman, and Jewish writings.
Today, fishing, often called sport fishing to distinguish it from commercial fishing, is, despite the growth of towns and the increase of pollution in many sources, one of man's principal relaxations and is, in many countries, the most popular participant sport.
The problems of the modern angler are still those of his ancestor: where to find fish, how to approach them, and what sort of bait to use. The angler must understand wind and weather. Fishing remains what it has always been, a problem in applied natural history.
The history of angling is in large part the history of tackle, as the equipment for fishing is called. One of man's earliest tools was the predecessor of the fishhook, a gorge: a piece of wood, bone, or stone an inch or so in length, pointed at both ends and secured off-center to the line. The gorge was covered with some kind of bait. When a fish swallowed the gorge, a pull on the line wedged it across the gullet of the fish, which could then be pulled in.
With the coming of the use of metals, a hook was one of the first tools made. This was attached to a handline of animal or vegetable material, a method that is efficient only when used from a boat. The practice of attaching the line in turn to a rod, at first probably a stick or tree branch, made it possible to fish from the bank or shore and even to reach over vegetation bordering the water.
For thousands of years, the fishing rod remained short, not more than a few feet in length. The earliest reference to a longer, jointed rod is from Roman times, about the 4th century AD. At that time also, Aelian wrote of Macedonians catching trout on artificial flies and described how each fly was dressed (made). The rod they used was only 6 feet (1.8 metres) long and the line the same length, so that the method used was probably dapping, gently laying the bait on the surface of the water.
sábado, 28 de noviembre de 2009
viernes, 27 de noviembre de 2009
A Time To Give Thanks
One of journalism's well-documented occupational hazards is a tendency to dwell too long on the negative. Golf journalism is no different, especially in a year that has been as challenging to the game as this one.
But even in a 2009 that has been blighted by slimmed-down schedules, course closings, and majors seemingly always won by the wrong guy, there is still much to be thankful for. So with a tip of the cap to Dave Anderson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and Golf World contributor, we offer our golf-specific round of thank yous.
Tiger Woods, for injecting the game with a much-needed adrenaline shot the moment he first stepped to the tee in Tucson last February. After missing eight months because of reconstructive knee surgery, Woods won seven times including the Australian Masters, put the U.S. on his back at the Presidents Cup, and singlehandedly boosted television ratings whenever he showed up on the screen -- all reminders of the singular hold he has over his sport.
Y.E. Yang, for managing to humanize the game's greatest player, and give golf a new worldwide appeal all in one eventful afternoon. The 37-year-old South Korean's win in the PGA Championship may simply go down as one improbable upset. But, like with countrywoman Se Ri Pak a decade earlier, it could end up being a victory that inpsires an entire population of players.
Tom Watson, for rolling back the clock while rolling in putts from all over the property at Turnberry. No sports story was bigger in 2009 than this 59-year-old man vying for a sixth British Open title, and no runner-up was more gracious in defeat.
Stewart Cink, for deftly handling the awkward dynamic of winning a tournament no one wanted him to win. Cink didn't apologize for his playoff win over Watson at Turnberry -- it was his first major win, after all -- but he also was smart enough not to take widespread disappointment personally.
Major Dan Rooney, for continuing his noble work behind Patriot Golf Day, which benefits the families of soldiers killed or wounded in action. This year, 4,400 facilities raised more than $1.9 million for the Folds of Honor Foundation, a compelling argument that the golf world doesn't exist in a bubble.
Michelle Wie, for finally producing some tangible results to go with the years of hype. After earning full-time status on the LPGA Tour via Q school, Wie played a pivotal role in the Americans' win in the Solheim Cup, then secured her first LPGA win in resounding fashion earlier this month at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational. A bum ankle forced her to withdraw from last week's Tour Championship, but not before she gave the entire women's game a glimmer of hope for 2010.
Loren Roberts, for persisting through a season of personal strife -- losing both his father and his mother-in-law in the span of two months -- to win the Charles Schwab Cup; and then by using his winnings to give back to the game. After hearing of a school district outside of Sacramento that was in danger of losing its golf program, Roberts dashed off a check of $70,000 to keep the teams afloat through 2011.
Fred Couples, for distancing himself from his too-cool-to-care persona and embracing his role as a Presidents Cup captain. Whether he was the mastermind behind a dominant U.S. showing or a mere beneficiary of the play of Woods, Phil Mickelson and others, Couples still established a relaxed but confident tone that became infectious throughout the U.S. team.
Barack Obama, for reintroducing the notion that golf isn't something a President has to apologize for. Whereas George W. Bush gave up the game in an attempt at solidarity with American troops, Obama recognized the distinction between soldiers at war and a Commander-in-Chief occasionally needing to clear his head.
Phil Mickelson, for forging the strongest bond yet with golf fans when the news broke of his wife and mother's respective battles with breast cancer. Once perceived merely as a multimillionaire athlete with an obscene amount of talent, Mickelson was now just a guy trying to steer his family through a painful year. The fact that he returned to play some of the best golf of his career this fall is one of the many reasons we can all look forward to 2010.
By SAM WEINMAN
Picture by David Cannon / Getty Images
But even in a 2009 that has been blighted by slimmed-down schedules, course closings, and majors seemingly always won by the wrong guy, there is still much to be thankful for. So with a tip of the cap to Dave Anderson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and Golf World contributor, we offer our golf-specific round of thank yous.
Tiger Woods, for injecting the game with a much-needed adrenaline shot the moment he first stepped to the tee in Tucson last February. After missing eight months because of reconstructive knee surgery, Woods won seven times including the Australian Masters, put the U.S. on his back at the Presidents Cup, and singlehandedly boosted television ratings whenever he showed up on the screen -- all reminders of the singular hold he has over his sport.
Y.E. Yang, for managing to humanize the game's greatest player, and give golf a new worldwide appeal all in one eventful afternoon. The 37-year-old South Korean's win in the PGA Championship may simply go down as one improbable upset. But, like with countrywoman Se Ri Pak a decade earlier, it could end up being a victory that inpsires an entire population of players.
Tom Watson, for rolling back the clock while rolling in putts from all over the property at Turnberry. No sports story was bigger in 2009 than this 59-year-old man vying for a sixth British Open title, and no runner-up was more gracious in defeat.
Stewart Cink, for deftly handling the awkward dynamic of winning a tournament no one wanted him to win. Cink didn't apologize for his playoff win over Watson at Turnberry -- it was his first major win, after all -- but he also was smart enough not to take widespread disappointment personally.
Major Dan Rooney, for continuing his noble work behind Patriot Golf Day, which benefits the families of soldiers killed or wounded in action. This year, 4,400 facilities raised more than $1.9 million for the Folds of Honor Foundation, a compelling argument that the golf world doesn't exist in a bubble.
Michelle Wie, for finally producing some tangible results to go with the years of hype. After earning full-time status on the LPGA Tour via Q school, Wie played a pivotal role in the Americans' win in the Solheim Cup, then secured her first LPGA win in resounding fashion earlier this month at the Lorena Ochoa Invitational. A bum ankle forced her to withdraw from last week's Tour Championship, but not before she gave the entire women's game a glimmer of hope for 2010.
Loren Roberts, for persisting through a season of personal strife -- losing both his father and his mother-in-law in the span of two months -- to win the Charles Schwab Cup; and then by using his winnings to give back to the game. After hearing of a school district outside of Sacramento that was in danger of losing its golf program, Roberts dashed off a check of $70,000 to keep the teams afloat through 2011.
Fred Couples, for distancing himself from his too-cool-to-care persona and embracing his role as a Presidents Cup captain. Whether he was the mastermind behind a dominant U.S. showing or a mere beneficiary of the play of Woods, Phil Mickelson and others, Couples still established a relaxed but confident tone that became infectious throughout the U.S. team.
Barack Obama, for reintroducing the notion that golf isn't something a President has to apologize for. Whereas George W. Bush gave up the game in an attempt at solidarity with American troops, Obama recognized the distinction between soldiers at war and a Commander-in-Chief occasionally needing to clear his head.
Phil Mickelson, for forging the strongest bond yet with golf fans when the news broke of his wife and mother's respective battles with breast cancer. Once perceived merely as a multimillionaire athlete with an obscene amount of talent, Mickelson was now just a guy trying to steer his family through a painful year. The fact that he returned to play some of the best golf of his career this fall is one of the many reasons we can all look forward to 2010.
By SAM WEINMAN
Picture by David Cannon / Getty Images
jueves, 26 de noviembre de 2009
What to do
EXHIBITION
Travellers passing through the María Zambrano train station in Malaga with a bit of time to spare will be able to see a new exhibition of Barbie dolls dressed in traditional flamenco outfits in the adjoining Vialia shopping centre.
Two hundred Barbie (and Ken) dolls dressed in costumes inspired by the most important female Spanish flamenco and copla singers and bullfighters will be on display upstairs in the restaurant and entertainment area of the centre until August 23rd to mark Barbie's 50th anniversary. The 29-centimetre (11.4-inch) beauty made her debut back at the 1959 New York Toy Fair, selling for three dollars, with outfits at between one and five dollars.The exhibition is called 'Poderío' (Power) and aptly runs at the same time as the Malaga fair. It is open to the public during the time the shopping centre is open Monday to Sunday.
miércoles, 25 de noviembre de 2009
Sunshine 365 days
The Costa del Sol weather is exactly what you would expect from the name "Sunny Coast", sun, sun and more sun. It is one of the best, most reliable and healthiest climates in the world with more than 300 days of sunshine per year.
In the winter months the climate is temperate with average daytime temperatures of about 16ºC. There can be some rainy days during this period but when tends to vary from year to year and it seldom lasts more than a few days. It is a perfect climate during these months for playing golf.
At the height of the summer in July and August the daytime temperatures reach about 30ºC and there is no rain - perhaps there may be one or two summer storms but nothing that will last too long. Due to the number of hours and the intensity of the sun people should have sun cream on at all times during the day to prevent burning.
In the winter months the climate is temperate with average daytime temperatures of about 16ºC. There can be some rainy days during this period but when tends to vary from year to year and it seldom lasts more than a few days. It is a perfect climate during these months for playing golf.
At the height of the summer in July and August the daytime temperatures reach about 30ºC and there is no rain - perhaps there may be one or two summer storms but nothing that will last too long. Due to the number of hours and the intensity of the sun people should have sun cream on at all times during the day to prevent burning.
Sunburn does not show straight away so you may feel fine out in the sun but by the evening you could become bright red and feel very, very uncomfortable.
martes, 24 de noviembre de 2009
Holiday rental Spain Villacana
CASITAS CLASSIQUES S.A
Casitas Classiques is the trading name of Casitas Classiques S.AThe company is register in the official tourism offices in Spain as a category of two keys with a register number 290626 in Junta de Andalucia.Casitas Classiques act only as agent on behalf of the owners and dedicated on the rental, sales, and management of the properties.Casitas Classiques have been selling overseas propertys for the past 25 yearsand for the last 20 of these we have concentrated our efforts on Villacana.We are involved in the selling, renting and managing of numerous properties on this Canadian-built beach line development.Each property Casitas Classiques lookafter are self catering-units.
Welcome to Villacana Resort Situated between the jet-set of Marbella town, and the unspoilt town of Estepona, we discover this impressive beach line development called Villacana in de Costa del Sol. The paved walk ways that thread their way throughout Villacana, well tended gardens and several pools and a sandy beach line is the ideal place to enjoy your holiday.Facilities tha Villacana offer:5 Restaurant, 5 bars, plus a beach bar/restaurant, tennis court, 6 swimming-pools, supermarket, hairdressers, pool tables, private parking, 24 hours security guards, full reception facilities, telephone/fax, internet access in the reception, Satellite / Digital television, Maid services and babysitter services.
Welcome to Villacana Resort Situated between the jet-set of Marbella town, and the unspoilt town of Estepona, we discover this impressive beach line development called Villacana in de Costa del Sol. The paved walk ways that thread their way throughout Villacana, well tended gardens and several pools and a sandy beach line is the ideal place to enjoy your holiday.Facilities tha Villacana offer:5 Restaurant, 5 bars, plus a beach bar/restaurant, tennis court, 6 swimming-pools, supermarket, hairdressers, pool tables, private parking, 24 hours security guards, full reception facilities, telephone/fax, internet access in the reception, Satellite / Digital television, Maid services and babysitter services.
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Actividades en Estepona SEMANA: 22/11/2009 AL 29/11/2009
CINE CLUB:
"La Teta Asustada" de Claudia LLosa 26/11/2009
A las 21:00 horas. Centro Cultural Padre Manuel.
Precio: 3 €.
V.O. Español.
DEPORTES:
I Torneo Circuito Municipal de PADEL:
Del 27/11/2009 al 29/11/2009
LUGAR: Instalaciones deportivas Municipales
ESPECATCULOS:
TEATRO 27/11/2009
"No hay bar que por bien no venga" a cargo del Trio Cómico "EL CALVO INVITA"
LUGAR: Centro Cultural Padre Manuel.
A las 20:30 horas.
Precio: 3 €.
"La Teta Asustada" de Claudia LLosa 26/11/2009
A las 21:00 horas. Centro Cultural Padre Manuel.
Precio: 3 €.
V.O. Español.
DEPORTES:
I Torneo Circuito Municipal de PADEL:
Del 27/11/2009 al 29/11/2009
LUGAR: Instalaciones deportivas Municipales
ESPECATCULOS:
TEATRO 27/11/2009
"No hay bar que por bien no venga" a cargo del Trio Cómico "EL CALVO INVITA"
LUGAR: Centro Cultural Padre Manuel.
A las 20:30 horas.
Precio: 3 €.
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