monkeyfishing
n.— «The act of taking game fish through the use of an electro-shocking device is known in some regions as “telephoning,” and in others as “monkey-fishing.” » —“The Outdoor News Hound—Shock And Awe Fishing” by J.R. Absher Sportman’s Guide June 2, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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