The value of recreational fishing

Many people believe that fish are only a means of survival, or to some extent a food supply; Yet there is another angle that is little known. The manufacturing industry uses more than 2 billion pounds of fish and fish by-products every year. This is a bit more than is used for food.

What most people don't know is that the fishing continues to provide recreational activities make it one of the most preferred hobby.

In fact, fishing as a hobby is continuously growing and therefore the estimated number of people who purchase fishing licences each year is more than 12 million.

Furthermore, surveys show that for every dollar spent for a fishing licence, there are sixteen dollars spent on equipment, such as fisheries, food, clothing and transport. There is more money spent on fishing than any other hobby in existence.

Because it is a great Hobby?

It is a means to provide something for free the mind and the body of the concerns of the day. Has also been proven to help troubled teens tutoring, replacing negative thoughts and activities with the most positive and pursuits. Fishing is really a healthy sport.

The use of all types of fishing equipment has added something that no other characteristic perhaps could achieve. Thousands of boys is excited to learn how to throw a fly or lure plug.

These young people have an interest in fish and fisheries and have the desire to fish lawfully and recreation.

Shrank, fish and fisheries can be considered one of the essential resources of man. It is hoped that further the realisation of fishing as a hobby will develop the necessary knowledge of the true value of recreational fishing, fish and conservation of all natural resources, as well as the value of sportsmanship and develop good citizens.