surface fishing

surface fishing
1) a form of angling where floating baits are used such as dog biscuits or bread flakes
2) a commercial fishery targeting tuna and billfishes using surface gear such as longlines, baitboats, purse-seine and harpoons

Dictionary of ichthyology. 2009.

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