Speargun consists of barrel, shaft, and handle with trigger. Line and shock cord protect shaft during shooting. Line release holds slack during firing
Snagging uses sharp hooks to externally pierce fish without swallowing. Technique achieved by suddenly pulling line when fish moves. Weighted multi-hook rigs and underwater cameras can aid success
Fishing techniques include hand-gathering, spearfishing, netting, angling and trapping. Recreational, commercial and artisanal fishers use different techniques. Techniques depend on fish behavior and habitat knowledge
Fish traps include weirs, cage traps, fish wheels and fyke nets. Contemporary traps consist of steel heart frame with chicken wire mesh. Earlier traps were made of wood and fibre