fisherman
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The behemoth fish was hooked on Thursday by local fisherman Justin Broussard after an “unforgettable battle that had nearby anglers watching in amazement,” district officials said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
"I've been a fisherman for 39 years and there's never been a drought like this before," sighed fellow fisherman Aleksandar Angelov.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
The fisherman said that these days, when he heads out to catch tuna, sharks or other fish found far offshore, he fears accidentally becoming the target of U.S. bombs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
But there were fewer fish and anglers now than before the war, said one of them, a lifelong fisherman.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
But the fisherman stares at these men’s city suits, their clean hands, and their mouths, which exaggerate incomprehensible syllables.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
In 2016, a team started canvassing the area around the former U.S. naval base at Subic Bay, talking to local fishermen and divers about conditions at the site.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Most people can’t do that, and fishermen are no different.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
South American fishermen had noticed for centuries that every few years, a warm water current pushed ashore around Christmas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
But the eel still returns to places like Lough Neagh, where licensed fishermen like Gary Erlain can earn up to 80% of their income from them.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
“Terrible malaria epidemic in Havana. These poor fishermen got caught up in it, I’m afraid,” he said.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
