Fishing vessels are cool. Like boats and stuff, haha
Yeah they are, and they're a big part of the world economy. There are over 4 million vessels dedicated to fishing. Crazy, right?
Absolutely insane! That many boats, JUST for fish?!? 
Yep, by the latest count. To be fair though, that does include ones used for recreational use too, not just commercial.
Oh, I see, still that's a lot of boats, haha. What all do they fish?
2014 by just over 30,000 and by nearly 5,000, respectively. For Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean and Oceania the numbers all increased, largely as a result of improvements in estimation procedures.
It is difficult to estimate the number of recreational fishing boats. They range in size from small dinghies to large charter cruisers, and unlike commercial fishing vessels, are often not dedicated just to fishing.
Prior to the 1950s there was little standardisation of fishing boats. Designs could vary between ports and boatyards. Traditionally boats were
" had "a deep cockpit, a chair fitted for landing big fish and leather pockets for placing the pole."
It is difficult to estimate how many recreational fishing boats there are, although the number is high. The term is fluid, since most recreational boats are also used for fishing from time to time. Unlike most commercial fishing vessels, recreational fishing boats are often not dedicated just to fishing.
- Fishing kayaks have gained popularity in recent years. The kayak has long been a means of accessing fishing