longlining

Fisheries

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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†n.

fishing with a long-line.

Quotations

1868

The mode of fishing for halibut is by 'long-lining.'

1954

An experiment is underway in Lunenburg County which might well revolutionize Long Lining. . . .

1960

Canada supplied 40 engines to establish a revolving fund and at the same time longlining was introduced by the Canadian instructors.