olivesfishing
Olivesfishing is a niche angling technique that has emerged in coastal regions of the Mediterranean and the eastern United States. The name derives from the olive-shaped bait devices used by practitioners, although the method itself is not restricted to olive species. In its basic form, olivesfishing involves attaching a small, weighted disc—often made from cured olive kernels—to a main line and using a steady cast to locate schooling fish. The disc’s mild scent and oily surface are known to attract a variety of species, including snapper, sea bass, and certain reef fish.
The technique was popularized in the 1990s by a small group of artisanal fishermen in Andalusia, Spain,
Scientific studies on olivesfishing are limited, but preliminary research suggests that the use of the disc