Articles of category "Herring"

Herring is a valuable flesh of fatty fish from shallow waters of northern Atlantic or Pacific. It is usually associated with names salted herring or pickled herring. It is most flavored when kippered or pickled. Herring is popular all around the world and there are numerous ways the herring can be served.

Fishermen fished for herring using drift nets and the boats were named drifters after the nets. At first, the boats were small, open and sail-powered. As the fishing industry expanded more types of boats were used and they became bigger and more advanced. By the early 20th century, some fishermen used steam and motor engines.