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Fishing Methods - INI

Fishing methods have evolved into diverse techniques depending on the target species and environment. They are broadly categorized into freshwater and saltwater fishing, each with specialized equipment and techniques. Representative methods include casting with lures, bait fishing, fly fishing, jigging, and trolling. By selecting the appropriate fishing method according to one's purpose and skill level, from beginners to advanced anglers, a more fulfilling fishing experience can be achieved.

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[item.bait-casting]
code=01
slug=bait-casting
name=Bait Casting
description=A precise casting technique using baitcasting reels.
category=Reel Technique
difficulty=intermediate
targetSpecies=["Black Bass","Pike","Muskie","Large Freshwater Fish","Saltwater Fish"]

[item.spinning]
code=02
slug=spinning
name=Spinning
description=A versatile fishing method using spinning reels.
category=Reel Technique
difficulty=beginner
targetSpecies=["Trout","Bass","Bluegill","Sea Bass","Mebaru","Horse Mackerel"]

[item.fly-fishing]
code=03
slug=fly-fishing
name=Fly Fishing
description=A traditional fishing method using artificial flies.
category=Special Technique
difficulty=advanced
targetSpecies=["Char","Yamame Trout","Rainbow Trout","Brown Trout","Salmon","Bonefish","Tarpon"]

[item.tenkara]
code=04
slug=tenkara
name=Tenkara
description=A traditional Japanese style of fly fishing.
category=Special Technique
difficulty=beginner
targetSpecies=["Char","Yamame Trout","Amago Trout","Rainbow Trout"]

[item.jigging]
code=05
slug=jigging
name=Jigging
description=A fishing method that attracts fish by moving metal jigs up and down.
category=Lure Technique
difficulty=intermediate
targetSpecies=["Yellowtail","Amberjack","Red Sea Bream","Tai Rubber","Sea Bass","Japanese Sea Perch"]

[item.trolling]
code=06
slug=trolling
name=Trolling
description=A fishing method dragging lures or bait while moving the boat.
category=Boat Fishing Technique
difficulty=intermediate
targetSpecies=["Salmon","Trout","Smelt","Marlin","Tuna","Swordfish","Mahi-Mahi"]

[item.casting]
code=07
slug=casting
name=Casting
description=A basic fishing method of casting and retrieving lures.
category=Lure Technique
difficulty=beginner
targetSpecies=["Black Bass","Trout","Sea Bass","Mebaru","Horse Mackerel","Japanese Spanish Mackerel"]

[item.bottom-fishing]
code=08
slug=bottom-fishing
name=Bottom Fishing
description=A fishing method placing rigs on the bottom and waiting for fish.
category=Bait Fishing Technique
difficulty=beginner
targetSpecies=["Red Sea Bream","Black Porgy","Gray Snapper","Striped Beakfish","Longtooth Grouper","Arabesque Greenling","Scorpionfish"]

[item.float-fishing]
code=09
slug=float-fishing
name=Float Fishing
description=A fishing method using floats to adjust bait depth.
category=Bait Fishing Technique
difficulty=beginner
targetSpecies=["Black Porgy","Gray Snapper","Crucian Carp","Japanese Bitterling","Tanago","Smelt"]

[item.eging]
code=10
slug=eging
name=Eging
description=A method of catching squid using egi (squid lures).
category=Lure Technique
difficulty=intermediate
targetSpecies=["Bigfin Reef Squid","Spear Squid","Cuttlefish","Japanese Flying Squid"]

[item.surf-fishing]
code=11
slug=surf-fishing
name=Surf Fishing
description=A method of fishing with long casts from the shore.
category=Shore Fishing Technique
difficulty=intermediate
targetSpecies=["Whiting","Sillago","Flounder","Sea Bass","Flathead","Black Porgy"]

[item.stream-fishing]
code=12
slug=stream-fishing
name=Stream Fishing
description=Fishing in mountain streams.
category=Freshwater Fishing Technique
difficulty=intermediate
targetSpecies=["Char","Yamame Trout","Amago Trout","Rainbow Trout","Japanese Mountain Trout"]

[item.ice-fishing]
code=13
slug=ice-fishing
name=Ice Fishing
description=Fishing on frozen lakes.
category=Special Environment Technique
difficulty=beginner
targetSpecies=["Smelt","Yellow Perch","Smelt","Kokanee"]

[item.spearfishing]
code=14
slug=spearfishing
name=Spearfishing
description=A method of catching fish underwater using spears or guns.
category=Special Technique
difficulty=advanced
targetSpecies=["Various Reef Fish","Greater Amberjack","Giant Trevally","Squid","Octopus"]

[item.bowfishing]
code=15
slug=bowfishing
name=Bowfishing
description=A fishing method shooting fish with bow and arrow.
category=Special Technique
difficulty=intermediate
targetSpecies=["Carp","Catfish","Gar","Flatfish"]