fish killers

fish Trapmen who pursue the fishery later in the day than others, or who stay out longer in rough weather, who haul their traps in the strongest tides, and who have the most competitive attitude towards the catch, are termed 'fish killers,' and the term often implies an aggressive and unpl...

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Summary:fish Trapmen who pursue the fishery later in the day than others, or who stay out longer in rough weather, who haul their traps in the strongest tides, and who have the most competitive attitude towards the catch, are termed 'fish killers,' and the term often implies an aggressive and unpleasantly opportunistic exploitation./. 'Fish killers' are, of course, also very successful fishermen .though it usually implies a violation of the ethics prohibiting aggression, it also usually implies skillful and successful fishing. W.J.KIRWIN MAR 1970 JH 2/70 DNE-cit PRINTED ITEM Used I Used I 3 Not used