The history and evolution of the Newfoundland squid jigger and jigging
This paper outlines the historical origins and use of jiggers in the squid fishery. The practice is apparently universal and dates from the mid-8th century in Japan. The evolution of the jigger used in the Newfoundland/Canadian fishery, the several forms it has taken, its use, as well as other metho...
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| Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
| Language: | English |
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Seawise Enterprises
1991
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| Online Access: | https://oceanrep.geomar.de/id/eprint/50659/ https://oceanrep.geomar.de/id/eprint/50659/1/2983.pdf |
| Summary: | This paper outlines the historical origins and use of jiggers in the squid fishery. The practice is apparently universal and dates from the mid-8th century in Japan. The evolution of the jigger used in the Newfoundland/Canadian fishery, the several forms it has taken, its use, as well as other methods of capturing numerous species of teuthoids are briefly discussed. |
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