There is a popular running joke which is used to gently mock fishermen. It essentially runs that a fisherman who shows off his catch looks apologetic at its relatively small size, and says to their audience “you should have seen the one that got away. It was huge.” Commonly, this joke is expanded upon by…
More infoOne thing that you can absolutely guarantee about any hobby is that the longer you practice it, the more, and better, equipment you will accumulate. Even if the word “better” is the wrong word to use here, “more sophisticated” would be appropriate. It is unquestionable that the more often you go fishing, the more you…
More infoAlthough many people eat fish, and many go fishing, there is a surprisingly small subgroup of people who do not put the two together – by eating what they catch. In some communities it is the major reason people go fishing, but in most of the West fishing is viewed more as a leisure pursuit.…
More infoWhen you go fishing on your own, you are likely to find that the process is just not as much fun as you would like it to be. It’s not just because an experience shared is an experience enhanced, either. Of course, sitting down on a riverbank with a few cold drinks and snacks makes…
More infoWhen you go fishing semi-regularly, you will often find that you keep thinking the same thing every time you go. One problem or pattern will keep cropping up to the point where you cannot ignore it, and eventually you will make a note to be aware of it next time. There are certain things that…
More infoWhen people go fishing for the first time and come home empty-handed, they are prone to complain that it just isn’t for them. they may argue that some people just have the knack for it, or that they didn’t get the luck, or any one of a number of reasons. In reality, the truth is…
More infoThere are few things in life more symbolic of leisure than taking a boat that you have bought or rented out onto a body of water to go fishing. Although it is no easy thing to operate a boat, nor to land a fish that you have hooked, the overall feel of going out fishing…
More infoThere are many people who disagree entirely with the premise of angling for sport or for food, arguing that fishing is, in and of itself, cruel. This opinion is an extension of the more widely held view that hunting should also be banned because of the aspect of cruelty in that sport. However, is it…
More infoMost regular anglers choose between three main types of fishing for their amusement. Either you like to go sea fishing, or fish in a river, or finally you might prefer to enjoy a placid day’s lake fishing. However, there are also plenty of people – chiefly those who live in colder climates – who enjoy…
More infoIf you are relatively new to fishing, then you may find that it is considerably more difficult than it looks. After all, there is no shortage of people who look at the basic concept and think that it looks pretty simple. Cast line, wait, reel in the fish. Simple. What could be easier? On the…
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