Good reasons to go fishing again

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Fishing as a therapy

Sport fishing is a therapy; it opens us to reflection, relaxation and allows us to clear our minds by listening to the sound of the river.

Simply being close to water while breathing fresh, healthy air is essential for human well-being in the 21st century. This is one of the main reasons why big cities were first built near a river.

Why spend so much time fishing?

As time went on, I was regularly asked a question: "Why do you spend so much time fishing, wading in a river trying to catch something? My answer is a metaphor that we anglers use a lot and says: "There is a lot more to fishing than catching fish!", one being simply the river itself.

The answers to this question can be very varied; they will depend on the type of fishing whether it is freshwater, sea or river.

The environment in fishing

In the same way that good food purifies our bodies and keeps us young, the environment, the sights, the smells and the sound of the river crashing on the rocks help to cleanse our minds while providing inspiration, learning, spiritual meditation, relaxation and contemplation. My mind has never been more relaxed than when I am near a river.

Lifestyle

Since the twentieth century, we are facing the exponential development of our cities, new technologies, hobbies taking us away from our connection, dependence and understanding of the river and its magical qualities. But we count on this development of society for future academics to study and highlight the potential of this natural stimulant, this fuel for our soul and in all probability, a new "miracle therapy"!

From our thirties to our fifties, activities such as jogging and cycling keep us fit, take us to the countryside and contribute to our mental and physical well-being. However, as we get older, we tend to slow down a bit, to look at things in retrospect. For the most part, our daily lives are slower, our exercise is less aggressive, fishing and golf are more popular activities for people over 50. The reason for this slowing down is not only due to our bodies being less fit but also to our minds becoming less efficient, working harder and needing time to relax, to refuel!

My own opinion

For me, personally, nothing is more effective than meditation through river fishing. The action of fishing allows me to exercise; concentration is required to move in the river. My head empties and my mind is captivated by the wonders that nature offers us!

I sincerely hope that when the rules of confinement are relaxed, fishermen will once again have the freedom to enjoy our nature in a responsible manner. I would also like them to realize the immense happiness that comes from our passion for the rhythm of the river, the serenity of the lake and the sea rather than television, reading, music or the computer.

The original article :: A good reason why fishing should return - Ian Gordonhttps://www.speycaster.co.uk/post/a-good-reason-why-fishing-should-return

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