Pole and line fishing, which is specifically aimed at skipjack tuna has been practised in Sri Lanka for about 70 years. Originally, this method was popular amongst fishermen in the southern coast, and was later expanded ...

A preliminary analysis of the handline fishery in Negombo is presented. The fishery is carried out along the continental shelf edge with the depth range of 10-20 fathoms and within the distance of 20 miles from the coast. ...