Perfil da prática de pesca esportiva no Brasil

Abstract

The Brazilian watersheds are recognized worldwide as a paradise for sport fishing, as well as for ecological tourism, it is possible to emphasize the importance of the Pantanal and the Amazonian rivers for this practice. However, with the popularization of sport fishing in Brazil, fishermen increasingly seek to break new regions, fish species varied and in different ways. This work sought to know the socioeconomic characterization, preferences in the acquisition of paraphernalia, basic care and management and what are the most sought after species of sport fishermen. We prepared 21 open and closed questions formulated through the Application Software Google Docs arranged in forums, social networks and sport fishing groups. 202 responses were obtained from fishermen. Analysis of the responses showed that the vast majority of fishermen are men (93.56%). Over the age of 20 years (81.68%) and practice for at least a decade (53.96%), 54.95% came from the southern region (PR, RS, SC), 28, 72% from the southeast region (ES, MG, RJ, SP) and 16.33 from the other regions. 41.09% answered to earn more than 4 salaries. The research showed that the practice is performed for recreation purposes (85.15%) and stress relief (75,74%). Of the fishing modalities, the fishing of pitch and the traditional fishing of ravine obtained greater choice, 72,77% and 48,02% respectively. The choice of bait type was given to 80.69% for artificial surface baits and 65.84% for water socks and 65.84% for bottom. 40.10% choseMinnow Sinking baits (bottom), 57.43% for Plug Suspending (half water) and 53.47% for Soft Bait (surface). 82,18% preferred multifilament lines. The local market (83.66%) and purchases on national sites (67.33%) were more preferred. 46.53% claim to have more than 5 games reel / reel reed. 78.71% have already spent more than R $ 1,000.00 and spend more than R $ 50.00 per month (76.26%) in practice. 91.58% carry out basic care and 60,40% do not use hooked hooks. It was considered as the best seasons of the year, summer (72.28%) and spring (68.81%) and worse, winter (70.30%). The most sought after species were Traíra (65.84%), Dourado (51.49%), Tucunaré (47.52%) and Robalo (26,24) as saltwater specimens. It is concluded that research aimed at characterizing the main points about sport fishing and the profile of its practitioners are of utmost importance for the full development of the activity and other interconnected sectors, such as aquaculture.