| When a person thinks of fishing, they conjure up | | | | adventure often come with the territory. |
| images of childhood trips with their friends and | | | | Tackle box: All those interesting lures and tools |
| family, peaceful spots and happy times. It has | | | | that make the fishing experience a success are |
| been a popular pastime in America throughout the | | | | downright fun to assemble. It's like a puzzle or |
| country's history. It is not only a relaxing | | | | game to predict what the fish will be attracted to. |
| recreational activity and sport, but it is a viable | | | | Fishing poles: Who doesn't like the satisfaction of |
| way to obtain food, as well. Here are the ten | | | | tossing a fishing pole out into the water and |
| best things about this sport: | | | | waiting with patient anticipation for a tug on the |
| Peace and quiet: In order to catch fish, the | | | | line. |
| sportsmen and women must be quiet so that | | | | Fish stories: Every expedition has its share of |
| they won't scare the potential catch away. There | | | | stories that are good, bad or humorous. It's |
| are few opportunities in our rushed modern | | | | always fun to go home and tell about the one |
| lifestyle to just sit still and be silent. Ah, peace. | | | | that got away as well as the one that didn't. |
| Out in nature: You certainly can't catch anything in | | | | Picnic lunches: Food always tastes better in the |
| the city. In order to have the opportunity to reel | | | | open air. Packing a tasty lunch in a cooler with |
| in a fish, you must go out into nature. Hiking a trail | | | | some chilled beverages will make the experience |
| to get to a remote spot is a wonderful way to | | | | fun, no matter what you catch. |
| shed the hectic urban scene and escape into | | | | Camping: If a fishing expedition lasts more than |
| tranquility. | | | | one day, all the better. Now the fisherman and/or |
| Boats: Fishermen often use boats to position | | | | fisherwoman can go camping. Campfires, sleeping |
| themselves in the prime areas of lakes and rivers | | | | bags and roasted marshmallows, who could ask |
| where the fish are biting. Being in a sail boat, row | | | | for more? |
| boat or charter can be a great sensory | | | | Food that you caught: It is extremely satisfying |
| experience complete with splashes of cold water, | | | | to be able to grow or catch your own food. |
| brilliant skies, sunshine and interesting aromas. | | | | Whether it's a homegrown tomato from your |
| Family and friends: Some fond memories can be | | | | garden or a fillet on your grill, there's nothing that |
| imbedded for a lifetime in one's brain after a | | | | satisfies our inner hunter-gatherer like catching our |
| expedition. Togetherness, teamwork and | | | | own food. |