Fishing first began as a necessary skill to survive. There were no supermarkets to buy food at any time desired. People needed to catch their own food, and an easy way of doing so was by catching fish in water. But as society has evolved and the need to catch food is all but gone, fishing is still as popular as ever. This leaves the question- is there a purpose in today’s society for recreational fishing? Today’s society is very inactive. People spend hours everyday watching tv, or using their phones and computers. Not only is society very inactive, but it is also very stressful. There is a lot to be worried about in everyday life. With life being so tough, it is necessary to escape from time to time. Fishing offers a lot of benefits that …show more content…
A fishing trip includes walking from spot to spot, rowing (if in a boat), and also reeling in fish. With all of these activities possible, the amount of exercise fishing can give is astronomical. Fishing is a low impact sport that is not hard on the human body which makes it great for someone who does not want to go to the gym. Lifting weights at the gym may be fine for some people, but others have lack of motivation to put that amount of pressure on their bodies. Fishing is a surprisingly effective calorie burning alternative for those not willing to go to the gym daily. Fishing is truly a full body workout that does not demand a lot on the body to get the full effects. Dexterity and reflexes become improved while fishing because of activities like tying hooks on fishing line.The upper body will be used to reel in fish and the lower body is used for moving around which can help improve the cardiovascular system. Fishing causes so much movement that it can burn more than 200 calories per hour according to calorielab.com. That same website also showed that if someone did various things during their fishing trip such as dig up worms, or paddle, the calories burned in a day could reach almost 1,000.
I was at Risley Reservoir fishing on a beautiful summer day. All around me was a diverse group. There was an elderly woman with her grandson, an asian man, a black man, a teenage girl, and myself. This was truly a diverse
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Fishing does not discriminate, and can bring any group of people together. With there being so much controversy and anger over racism and gender equality, it is necessary to find things for all types of people to bond. It does not seem too important to make sure that diversity exists but there are several benefits. One thing Diversity does is it enhances creativity. It generates the search for new information and perspectives, leading to better decision making and problem solving. “Even simply being exposed to diversity can change the way you think.” (Katherine Phillips) People from different backgrounds have experienced things others have not and can help give a better perspective on certain issues. It is important to be open minded and be aware of what others are going through and the best way to do so is to talk to people that are different from the usual people one spends time with. Sometimes it is hard to be comfortable with an unfamiliar group so there needs to be a way to find common ground. Fishing allows people to be accepted by a community if they are struggling to find a place. Fishing does not see religion, gender, or race and helps unite different cultures by giving them a common interest. When fishing, there are also no social classes. It does not matter if a fisherman is a lawyer or a custodian because societal ranks do not make someone good at fishing. That makes it
Fishing to some people may just be fishing. But fishing to the people who have read A River Runs through It some time in their life, is a gift. Whether fishermen use bait, worms, or George's flies it is that much sweeter to catch some trout with a brother under one arm and a father on the other.
Sport fishing offers some of the most thrilling and exciting water sport adventures. If you want to gain the maximum out of a sport trip, what you need to do is hire an expert fishing charter. These charters give you an excellent opportunity to enjoy your activity in the most exciting of sport waters and with the right kind of guide, you can be sure of catching the best fish.
Fishing can have some positive effects on the environment and the economy. First fishing helps provide food for restaurants to sell to their customers. Fish are also sold at fish markets so people have food to survive. Many places in the world rely on fishing to sustain their way of living. Without fishing, they would not be able to make a living or survive. In some countries certain fish and fish eggs are a very important delicacy to them. Fishing helps the world go round and provides jobs for many people who fish on commercial fishing boats. Fishing helps many people in the world, but still some people have their negative views on it.
Some people consider bass fishing a sport, but for most fishermen it’s a lifestyle. People have been bass fishing since the beginning of time for different reasons. Bass fishing has evolved over the years from using a sapling and some string to the high tech rod and reel technology, as well as sonar fish-finders. For modern day fisherman fishing is a lifestyle that may require a wealth of money depending on what kind of bass fishing someone wants to do. People will less wealth just fish from the bank, but for the luckier individuals that are able to own a boat, fishing is easier, and more fun. Since the beginning of time people have been using real worms for bait, but now with the advancement of technology you can use baits that have a
Ever since my passion began in the 7th grade, the amazing people I have come across, stories I have heard, and memories I have made fishing are innumerable. A few of the many guys I have met fishing have become valuable mentors to me, which of whom I have bonded with and become closer to. I have shared lots of experiences by spending time and traveling with these men, shaping me as a person. As humans, we learn so much from one another, and through fishing I have learned not only many old traditions and modern fishing methods, but life skills that I use in my day-to-day
Fly fishing is not a mere sport or hobby, but it has become a passion that it rooted so deep in West Virginia culture that it has become a way of life (Bailey). When I first heard of fly fishing, I disregarded the subject as an old-fashioned type of fishing that has been outdated by modern technological equipment that allow you to reach every corner of the stream. Little did I know, this is not the case. JD Bailey is a local fisherman in Bridgeport, West Virginia that spent years mastering the art of fly fishing and I was lucky enough to get insight information from this valuable asset to keep the tradition of fly fishing in West Virginia alive.
Fishing has always been in my family past downed from my dad to me. It gives a hobby but it really it’s more than a hobby to me it’s life! I fishing for me helps keep cool. The only downside is that I can’t go everyday or go frequently. Fishing is relaxing and calming because just imagine being on a ocean just chilling.
Throughout the day we enjoyed catching countless fish with our petite, freshwater lures, yet the surrounding fishermen never modified their methods of fishing so they also could experience the same enjoyment. They patiently waited while a rod, as thick as a broomstick and as long as a car, sat in front of them, bobbing with the current. Somewhere out in the ocean was their rig, a huge, crippled baitfish swimming around in little circles, struggling, just calling for some hungry beast to engulf it. Those fishermen never caught much, but when they did it was always a monstrosity, twenty pounds or more. Word had it that just a week earlier a man had even caught a one
Fishing has been a pastime of mine since I was around five years old. My first fishing pole was a red Shakespeare Slingshot from Walmart. I caught my first fish on the Duck River, a bluegill. Fishing became one of my favorite pastimes and obsessions. My dad and I started going fishing at the Duck River in Columbia, Tennessee on the weekends. We would mainly catch catfish, carp, bluegill and sometimes perch. My grandfather and uncle taught me different ways to catch and handle fish properly, and how to appreciate the beauty of fishing and the scenic Duck River.
Take into consideration that the moon and tides play a big part in fishing conditions. The New Moon has an effect on the moon as the fish are very active during theses times. Full Moon when the moon is closer to the earth, fishing at night is also a great time as there is a a bigger amount of light increasing the population of feed in the water and makes visible for the fish to see. It is fairly easy to keep track of the tides by online tide sites or simply observing the ocean, but it can pay off to pay closer attention to the movements of the moon.
However, there is a growing number of fish harvested for domestic consumption (Cooke, 2007). With the motivations of fishing differing, the management of trout are considered when thinking of the quality of life. Considering the fish size, the number of fish caught and the number of attempts; “strikes” as well as the fishing environment can enable the fish population and the sport of angling a happy balance. Thus, the estimates of mortality from catch-and-release are now tied into fishery management. Scientist are discovering that other environmental factors are posing more of a danger to fish than fisherman. For example, the movement of a male fish to a nest can result in “nest abandonment” which can result in the loss of reproduction for individual fish. With the management of catch-and-release, nest abandonment is less likely to
When I come it fishing, let’s just say I am hooked like a large mouth bass is hooked to my line. Ever since I was a boy and my dad took me and my brother fishing, I could never get enough of it. Every time I would come home from school, I would ask my dad “when are we going fishing” and he would always say “boy there more than just fishing” but being a young boy fishing was the only thing I would want to do. The older I got, the worse I got about fishing, I would always want the new rod or gear that just came. I have been to fishing shows and watch fishing on the TV and I always wanted to be just like the man I show be able to catch the big trophy winners.
New experience: Fishing can sometimes be boring, especially when you are using the same type of fishing techniques for years and catching the exact same time of
Fishing has been around a long time and has been evolving over the years. In fact, the first known fishermen were from the Stone Age. They used materials that were available to them to catch fish and put food on the table for their families. Succeeding the Stone Age however, fishing has slowly begun to transform into more of a sport than a method of providing food. National Geographic states, “It wasn't until the 15th century that fishing began its evolution into a sport. Previously, fishing was simply a means for survival.” Fishing has changed so immensely that it has become a competitive sport. Fishermen all over the world angle competitively against each other in huge tournaments for a living. These professional fishermen are awarded millions of dollars to angle out of expensive boats that their sponsors pays for.
When we meet new people, we create small talk discussing about interest, dislikes etc. this then may lead to a new friendships or another person to avoid. Our diverse thoughts, interests and experiences steer us to the people we are close to and love. If everyone was exactly the same our relationships would be meaningless because rather than having a two way relationship , it will be like talking to yourself. Also because everyone has their interests and experiences when we meet people who have similar interest and experiences, we can feel excited or relieved knowing there is someone who we can relate to. This then can create a special bond.Some may believe diversity can divide us because we may disagree on opinions, have different lifestyles, create subcultures etc. however ignorance is what divides us. We can become closer as a society by embracing everyone's differences rather than excluding others because of their differences. In other words with diversity will come unity.