For Hawaiians, to fish is to breathe. Long before Captain Cook arrived, Hawaiians harvested this important food source using canoes, surfboards, nets, spears and lines. Hawaiian shore fishing methods were particularly effective.

Sockeye is one of the five main species of Pacific salmon and is generally a wild-caught fish. All salmon are good sources of protein, vitamin B-6, vitamin B-12, niacin, riboflavin, calcium and selenium, which is a trace mineral that helps detoxify mercury.

Although not a formal diet program written in a book, the tuna fish diet plan circulates on the Internet and through dieting circles because of its promised quick weight loss and relatively short duration.

Specifically designed for poaching whole fish, a fish kettle is an oblong-lidded pan typically made from copper, aluminum or stainless steel. The average kettle is just over 20 inches long, requiring the use of two stovetop burners for even heating. You can poach salmon in stock, salted water or milk.

Five major California rivers meet between San Francisco and Sacramento to form one of the most expansive estuaries on the West Coast. Known as the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, it encompasses more than 700 miles of channels and sloughs interspersed with small islands.

The Susquehanna river’s broad, shallow waters make it an ideal place for standing mid-stream to cast a fly or troll from a watercraft without the worry of commercial boat traffic. It’s famous for its smallies -- smallmouth bass -- bass, but you can drop a hook for catfish, walleye and panfish as well.

Make dried fish jerky for a nutritious and quick snack when you are camping, hiking or even simply going to school. Use fresh fish that was not frozen for the highest quality jerky. Fish jerky is best when made with lean fish; you can use fatty types of fish, but that will only store for about a week.

Fish, including sardines and tuna, is a healthy food that provides you with omega-3 fatty acids and other beneficial nutrients. The American Heart Association recommends that you consume at least two 3.5 oz. servings of fish per week.

If you’re at high risk for coronary disease or a heart attack, you may find that eating fish can improve your heart health. Unlike red meat that is chock full of cholesterol and saturated fat, fish typically contains a high amount of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help lower your bad cholesterol levels.

Bass are found in freshwater lakes, streams and rivers across North America and are known for their aggressive attack on the hook, thrilling fight and leaps from the water. The combination of habitat and fun fishing experience make bass one of the most pursued species of fish.

The difference between a good or a bad day of fishing can be determined by the barometer. For years, anglers have watched the rising or falling barometric pressures to predict fish movement and feeding patterns in the hopes of increasing their chances of success.

Traditionally made from bamboo, the fishing rod is arguably the most important piece of fishing gear. Today’s fishing rods, however, are made from lightweight, durable materials such as fiberglass or carbon fiber -- commonly called graphite. Choosing the correct rod can enhance your fishing success.