For centuries, fishing has not only been a source of food, but a treasured pastime offering a quiet space for reflection and bonding. But if you thought the joys of fishing were restricted to one man and his reel, think again.
Simple pleasures —
For centuries, fishing has not only been a source of food, but a treasured pastime offering a quiet space for reflection and bonding. But if you thought the joys of fishing were restricted to one man and his reel, think again.
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CNN takes a look at the top five fishing expeditions from across the world. Here, a fisherman gets up close and personal with some lobsters, otherwise known as the "black gold" of the sea for their prized -- and elusive -- flesh.
Lobster love-in —
CNN takes a look at the top five fishing expeditions from across the world. Here, a fisherman gets up close and personal with some lobsters, otherwise known as the "black gold" of the sea for their prized -- and elusive -- flesh.
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Guests can hop aboard the North Wales Lobster Safari, where they'll be taught the fine art of catching the crustaceans in huge traps, known as pots.
Hunter, gatherer —
Guests can hop aboard the North Wales Lobster Safari, where they'll be taught the fine art of catching the crustaceans in huge traps, known as pots.
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If oysters are more to your liking, you might be better off heading to Ireland's Killary Harbour -- home to one of the largest and cleanest collections of shellfish in Europe.
World is your oyster —
If oysters are more to your liking, you might be better off heading to Ireland's Killary Harbour -- home to one of the largest and cleanest collections of shellfish in Europe.
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The pretty glacial fjord is surrounded by pristine mountains, with nearby 19th century Delphi Lodge offering day trips to the many oyster and mussel farms dotted along the water.
Fjord fishing —
The pretty glacial fjord is surrounded by pristine mountains, with nearby 19th century Delphi Lodge offering day trips to the many oyster and mussel farms dotted along the water.
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The spectacular scenery continues at Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Luxury hotel Little Nell's offers helicopter trips to a secluded lake, with fly-fishing showing guests the tricks of the trade.
Flying high —
The spectacular scenery continues at Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Luxury hotel Little Nell's offers helicopter trips to a secluded lake, with fly-fishing showing guests the tricks of the trade.
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For youngsters wanting to find their own real-life Nemo, Florida's Disney World offers fishing in lakes within the shadow of Cinderella's Castle.
Family fun —
For youngsters wanting to find their own real-life Nemo, Florida's Disney World offers fishing in lakes within the shadow of Cinderella's Castle.
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More adventurous fishermen can cruise the Amazon River in a traditional three-deck riverboat, called the Black Water Explorer. "The boat is big and wide and fully air-conditioned -- it's like a floating hotel," said expedition director Steve Townson.
Amazon adventures —
More adventurous fishermen can cruise the Amazon River in a traditional three-deck riverboat, called the Black Water Explorer. "The boat is big and wide and fully air-conditioned -- it's like a floating hotel," said expedition director Steve Townson.
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Townson shows off one of the most ferocious freshwater fishes in the world -- and the prey of his Amazon River expedition -- the peacock bass. "Three of the last world-record biggest peacock bass have come from here," he said.
Catch of the day —
Townson shows off one of the most ferocious freshwater fishes in the world -- and the prey of his Amazon River expedition -- the peacock bass. "Three of the last world-record biggest peacock bass have come from here," he said.
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