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Out at sea, plying their trade, they amaze ⎯ old fishing boats like this one in Haiti forever battling time and tides to deliver the catch of the day.

Like a lot of fathers, I have so many wishes and dreams for my kids — to appreciate their West Indian heritage, to value other's unique qualities, to relish travel, to feel like global citizens. But as a friend of mine was fond of saying "hope is not a strategy."

Many are the types and styles of fishing practiced in the Caribbean over the centuries. None, though, speak to the communal nature of our islands quite like seine fishing.

Bahamas spearfishing is among the best anywhere. Before you can get on with turning sea life into seafood, though, it's best to know the rules...

Luxurious Deep Water Cay suggests that the bygone style of parlous male bonding once enjoyed here is gone. This old school fishing lodge says otherwise.

Widely known as the "Blue Marlin Capital of the Caribbean," the Turks and Caicos have long drawn adventurous anglers from all over the world.

Traditional Aruban fishing boats just look happy to me, which certainly fits in a place known as "One Happy Island."

For a more uncommon fishing experience, trek to Jamaica's interior...

If you like your seagoing vessels with the type of deep hulls that provide stability and added safety, well then the pwi pwi is not for you.