INTRODUCTION


Applications of physics can be found in almost every aspect of everyday life. For many people in the state of Alaska, "every day life" consists of fishing. Fishing is not only a recreational sport, but also a means of income and subsistence. So what does the simple action of fishing have to do with the laws and applications of physics? The following is an examination and analysis of the relationships between each component of a certain method of fishing and physics.





KING SALMON CAUGHT BY COLBY SLANAKER



The fishing method of examination is frequently used by fisherman all over the state of Alaska, predominantly in the southeastern region known as the panhandle part of the state. The distinguishing factor of this method is the use of downriggers (which will be defined in greater detail in the next slide). When using this process, fisherman are mainly targeting the Alaskan game fish, salmon, which is portrayed in the photo above. The next section will cover exactly how this approach is set up and an explanation of tools and terms utilized by this fishing method.