fishing has come a long way from the initial practices of using sticks and spears - the activity is considered one of the world's most popular pastimes.

metal and fiberglass rods have replaced the wood, previously used, while barbed metal hooks danglng form nylon lines allow the participants to catch their fish - automatic and easy to use reels allow individuals to catch and collect fish in an efficient manner.

due to its outstanding geographical outlets fishing has a long history in the country of brazil - indigenous populations had unique and specialized forms of fishing many years before colonization occured.