Why You Should Learn To Fish

By: Tom Straub


Is fishing the right way for you to spend your vacation? It is for many people, on any weekend they can get free. Just ask yourself if being in the outdoors, by the water, and having time with family and friends is important to you. If your answer is yes, then fishing is something you will enjoy. Where you would like to fish does not make any difference. You may love to stand in the rushing waters of a river or sail on the ocean. With your hook, some fishing line and a casting rod in hand, you will soon be able to catch your own delicious meal.

Below, are a several more suggestions, why fishing may be one of the best things you ever do.

Pick Out A Casting Rod

Even though, there are lots of casting rods available on the market today, choosing the one with the most gadgets or the highest price may not be the right choice. Other than cost, there are many other considerations to weigh. It is a good idea to learn more about reels, length of casting rods, and how the casting rods are built. In addition to casting rods, you will want to know about other equipment including what to keep in your tackle box.

All Kinds Of Fish

There are literily hundreds types of fish living in the many lakes, rivers, and oceans that cover our planet. Several types of fish prefer living in freshwater instead of saltwater. There are even fish that can live in both types of water. Salmon, for example, live in saltwater, yet lay their eggs in freshwater. You can discover how different fish, like the Salmon, migrate over vast distances to the same area, year after year.

Another part of fishing is why it is done around the patterns of fish migrations and their breeding seasons. You can have a wonderful fishing experience by discovering more about what kind of fish are in the body of water that is close to you, along with knowing when the fishing season begins.

Reasons Why You Should Fish

The answer as to why go fishing may be because of the wide open outdoors, a great chance for folks to be in a natural setting, have some friendly competition, or to try another method of fishing. Most methods of fishing are simple to learn, and could bring a whole different experience to your fishing. Other people want to fish so that they can be alone, or to have some special time with family or friends.

Fishing with a family member while they are young, often gives them an experience that they will remember in years to come. Just like the first time that they ride their bicycle, it is a step towards growing up. Fishing is an important survival skill that can benefit anyone that takes the time to learn it.

Fishing Guides

It is a good idea to read an eBook on fishing, easily obtained through the Internet. It should cover everything you ever wanted to know about fishing, and equipment, so you can find the type of fishing that suits you best.


Tom Straub is a successful editor, and publisher of the Best Fishing Times web site, where you can read more on Fishing Equipment and a dozen other fishing topics.