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Scott Iman Jones posted on 07 June 2021 19:34 | Reading time: 4 Minutes
What once was a necessary survival technique for our ancestors has now become a popular pastime for us in the modern day – our love of fishing has never waned. There aren’t many better ways to enjoy some quality time in nature, breathing in the fresh air and relaxing whilst you wait for a bite. But for those who haven’t been fishing before, it might seem a little odd. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of the top 5 reasons why you should give fishing a try!
1. Stress relief
Imagine sitting out overlooking a beautiful lake watching the sun set or on a boat gently riding the soft rhythm of the waves, with nothing but the chirping of nature and breeze to keep you company. Sounds like the perfect way to relax, right? And it certainly is. Wind down away from the busyness of your daily life and enjoy the tranquillity of a long fishing trip – whilst making some catches to boot!
Imagine sitting out overlooking a beautiful lake watching the sun set or on a boat gently riding the soft rhythm of the waves, with nothing but the chirping of nature and breeze to keep you company. Sounds like the perfect way to relax, right? And it certainly is. Wind down away from the busyness of your daily life and enjoy the tranquillity of a long fishing trip – whilst making some catches to boot!
2. Improve your concentration
Being in the great outdoors, taking notice of all the small details around you puts you in a unique mind-set. Add to that the occasional bursts of adrenaline when a fish takes your bait and you’ve got a great environment to improve your concentration – and you won’t even realise you’re doing it! So why not take a seat, relax, and self-improve whilst you do it, what’s not to love?
Being in the great outdoors, taking notice of all the small details around you puts you in a unique mind-set. Add to that the occasional bursts of adrenaline when a fish takes your bait and you’ve got a great environment to improve your concentration – and you won’t even realise you’re doing it! So why not take a seat, relax, and self-improve whilst you do it, what’s not to love?
3. Spend quality time with loved ones or enjoy some solitude
As we’ve now set the scene for what kind of activity fishing really is, why not enjoy it with those closest to you. Fishing can be an incredibly intimate affair and sharing it with your exclusive group of friends or family is a great way to build upon your personal bonds and socialise in a deep-seated, private environment. Furthermore, it could also allow you to go solo and get lost in your thoughts for a couple of days – there’s nothing wrong with enjoying some well-earned solitude either.
As we’ve now set the scene for what kind of activity fishing really is, why not enjoy it with those closest to you. Fishing can be an incredibly intimate affair and sharing it with your exclusive group of friends or family is a great way to build upon your personal bonds and socialise in a deep-seated, private environment. Furthermore, it could also allow you to go solo and get lost in your thoughts for a couple of days – there’s nothing wrong with enjoying some well-earned solitude either.
4. Learn a survival skill
Learning a new skill is always great – you get a sense of fulfilment, master something you’ve never done before and test your limits. That feeling is even greater when that new skill also has a functional application in real life. Take pride in knowing that you can live off the land for a day or two, and that you’ve become more self-sufficient than before.
Learning a new skill is always great – you get a sense of fulfilment, master something you’ve never done before and test your limits. That feeling is even greater when that new skill also has a functional application in real life. Take pride in knowing that you can live off the land for a day or two, and that you’ve become more self-sufficient than before.
5. Fishing is an active workout
Contrary to popular belief, fishing is a great aerobic and muscular activity. Improve your concentration with deep, dedicated breathing, and when you get to everyone’s favourite part – reeling in a catch – you use a lot of muscles in your back, shoulders, arms and chest to land your hard-earned catch. Furthermore, wading through rivers or making a long walk to your fishing site is a great cardiovascular workout too. All in all, fishing is a brilliant leisurely way to improve your overall health.
Contrary to popular belief, fishing is a great aerobic and muscular activity. Improve your concentration with deep, dedicated breathing, and when you get to everyone’s favourite part – reeling in a catch – you use a lot of muscles in your back, shoulders, arms and chest to land your hard-earned catch. Furthermore, wading through rivers or making a long walk to your fishing site is a great cardiovascular workout too. All in all, fishing is a brilliant leisurely way to improve your overall health.
When should I go fishing in th UK?
Not only taking into account the weather’s effect on yourself – most people would prefer to be out and about on warm, sunny days with no chances of rain – the weather also heavily impacts the fishes’ behaviour. When it gets cold, their metabolism slows down drastically and so they’re far less active than in the summer. Therefore, if you’re looking to have the best chance of catching the most fish we would definitely recommend that you cast your lines around summer/early autumn. But that’s not to say that you can’t fish in the winter and spring! If you’ve already experienced the love of fishing, why not test your skills and try to catch some fish in the colder months – it might be hard, but not impossible!
Not only taking into account the weather’s effect on yourself – most people would prefer to be out and about on warm, sunny days with no chances of rain – the weather also heavily impacts the fishes’ behaviour. When it gets cold, their metabolism slows down drastically and so they’re far less active than in the summer. Therefore, if you’re looking to have the best chance of catching the most fish we would definitely recommend that you cast your lines around summer/early autumn. But that’s not to say that you can’t fish in the winter and spring! If you’ve already experienced the love of fishing, why not test your skills and try to catch some fish in the colder months – it might be hard, but not impossible!
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