Bait Collection (#4)

Fish snap hooks engraving 1812
RURAL SPORTS by the Reverend William Barker Daniel

Fish net hooks engraving 1812
RURAL SPORTS by the Reverend William Barker Daniel

Fish hooks engraving 1812
RURAL SPORTS by the Reverend William Barker Daniel

Fish pearch hooks engraving 1812
RURAL SPORTS by the Reverend William Barker Daniel

Fish bream hooks engraving 1812
RURAL SPORTS by the Reverend William Barker Daniel

Fish ell hooks engraving 1812
RURAL SPORTS by the Reverend William Barker Daniel

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Common Dolphin with baitball (school of small bait fish) with plume of diving Cape Gannets (Morus capensis). Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish) with divers and sun in background. Date:

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Cape Cormorant swimming into baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Cape Cormorants swimming into baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Cape Cormorant swimming into baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Common Dolphin chasing baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Cape Cormorants swimming into baitball (school of small bait fish) with sun in background. Date:

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Cape Cormorants swimming into baitball (school of small bait fish) with sun in background. Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish) with sun in background. Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish) with sun in background. Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish) with sun in background. Date:

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Cape Gannets plumes from diving in to baitball (school of small bait fish) with pod of Common Dolphins (Delphinus delphis). Date:

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Cape Gannets catching fish from diving in to baitball (school of small bait fish) with Common Dolphins (Delphinus delphis). Date:

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Cape Gannet catching fish after diving in to baitball (school of small bait fish) with pod of Common Dolphins (Delphinus delphis) near surface. Date:

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Common Dolphin chasing baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Common Dolphin chasing baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Cape Gannet plume by diving into baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Baitball school of small bait fish with diver. Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Baitball school of small bait fish. Date:

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Common Dolphin chasing baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Baitball school of small bait fish being photographed by diver. Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish) with sun in background. Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish) with divers and sun in background. Date:

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Cape Cormorants swimming into baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Cape Cormorant swimming into baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Cape Cormorants swimming into baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Common Dolphins with baitball (school of small bait fish) with plumes of diving Cape Gannets (Morus capensis). Date:

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Cape Cormorants swimming into baitball (school of small bait fish) with sun in background. Date:

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Cape Gannet with plumes by diving into baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Cape Gannet plume by diving into baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Cape Gannets plumes by diving into baitball (school of small bait fish). Date:

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Common Dolphins pod chasing baitball (school of small bait fish) with plumes of diving Cape Gannets (Morus capensis) near surface. Date:

Picture No. 11675324
Cape Gannets plumes from diving in to baitball (school of small bait fish) with Common Dolphins (Delphinus delphis). Date:

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"Bait: A Fascinating Tale of Nature's Deception and Human Ingenuity" In the vast ocean, where Pinguinus impennis, the majestic great auk once roamed freely, a dance between predator and prey unfolded. The Iroquois people harnessed their ancestral knowledge to master the art of fishing, using age-old techniques passed down through generations. As dawn broke on tranquil lakeshores, fishermen carefully crafted artificial lures from soft plastic or slender minnows. These ingenious creations mimicked the movements of real baitfish, enticing unsuspecting targets with their lifelike allure. High above in the skies soared Aquila chrysaetos, the magnificent golden eagle. With keen eyesight and precision flight skills, it would descend upon bait places in Kainuu, Utajarvi, Nordfinnland in Finland. Its landing marked nature's harmony as predator met its own version of bait. Patience was key for those who embarked on angling adventures depicted in Thomas Rowlandson's "Patience in a Punt" artwork from 1811. It captured an era when humans embraced stillness while waiting for that elusive catch to bite at their well-crafted baits. Meanwhile, beneath azure waves swam Delphinus capensis - long-beaked common dolphins feasting on schools of small bait fish known as baitballs. Their synchronized movements showcased nature's brilliance as they capitalized on this abundant source of nourishment. Not limited to aquatic realms alone did deception prevail; even human interactions held elements of intrigue. Like a rich woman casting her line into life's sea for potential suitors – each one enticed by her wealth and status – she dangled herself like irresistible bait before them all. In Kyrenia harbor within North Cyprus' European shores stood bail loaded vessels ready for action. Symbolizing commerce rather than natural allurements now lay bare before our eyes - yet another form of bait, enticing trade and prosperity.