Did you know, in the US more people fish than play golf? According to the Association of Sports Apparel Manufactures that is a fact! And why wouldn’t that be true? We have an abundance of fishing habitat in the US and the cost of entry is relatively cheap, especially so when compared to the expense of eighteen holes of golf, a cart and lunch.

Fishing represents a great recreational resource that puts people in touch with nature, it’s good exercise and offers the opportunity for individuals to share meaningful experiences with friends and family.

Getting out for an afternoons fishing with some of your colleagues from work can be a great opportunity to form close friendships outside the office environment. And it’s always fun to share the adventure.

Getting the kid’s out fishing is another opportunity for family fun. With younger children, the experience can be a trial and exercise in personal control. Some things that really help engage the kids are to give them responsibilities and teach them things like how to tie off the boat, change lures, pull the anchor, and once engaged, the kid’s typically have a great time. These activities are very meaningful and represent good clean fun.

Their’s also the opportunity for dad to show the boys how it’s done. Nice fish!