Lets Go Fishing

 

                         Lets Go Fishing

                                                                The Benefits

Many anglers I have come across in my Angling years almost all have said that fishing is their hobby but I believe FISHING IS A SPORT, generally a peaceful sport, where you wait for a fish to bite and all of this time is a great opportunity to just sit back and relax. If you are fishing solo, the water is one of the best places to sort out your thoughts. When you're out there, no one is bothering you, and the only sounds you hear are those of nature. This is one of the best places for reflection. Especially on the ocean where there is nothing around you but the water, you can really soak in the vastness of it and just enjoy being solo on the water for a few hours. If you are on a river, you can enjoy the soft sounds of the flowing water beneath you. Even the quietness of a lake is a relaxing place to be.
This type of isolating situation really taps into your creative side and allows you to open up and crack jokes about anything and everything. It also gives you a chance to get away from your normal, everyday scene, and really get to know your self better
This type of experience is hard to come by, and fishing offers it for free. Fishing also teaches you patience . It can be tough to sit there for hours without a bite, but it teaches that some things in life don't come quickly and easily and must be waited on. There are many  lessons of life that can be learnt through fishing. When you finally do get a bite, the reward of finally catching a fish brings about a great deal of happiness. It is a sense of accomplishment, knowing that you caught it, and you're patience finally paid off. It's good to know that all of that time was worth it-just like the other things in life that must be waited for.

Did you know that when you go fishing you also exercise? Most people probably do not know that, but with the many things involved in this activity, you unknowingly have just done some serious muscle stretches.
To emphasise the point, being healthy and fit does not necessarily mean doing strenuous workouts on a daily basis. You can be in good health with just few simple moves. For a start ,going fishing is a great way to enjoy a holiday. And what better way to relieve stress than to take a break, right? So, simply communing with nature has already given you one benefit for your body.

Most fishing spots are usually located near mountains and rocky shores then you get to walk, climb, and weight-lift along the way. But where does lifting occur? Well, you would need to carry your gear and other stuff towards your destination, right? So, indirectly, you are doing some weight lifting exercises. With just a few moves, you have exercised the muscles of your arms and legs. Then you need to cast your lures in the water. This requires some form and power in order to lure your catch. By just repeatedly doing that, then you have given your upper arm, shoulders, and back a good workout. But, probably, the best advantage you would gain from this activity is refreshing your mind. Nature has a way of calming your senses and restoring it to a better condition. Those hours spent outdoors certainly will help to recharge your batteries. The chance to spend time watching wildlife ranging from Turtles to birds is also a special treat. Fishing can be exciting because you never know what you're going to get. When you catch something new it's exciting, and when you catch something big you're very proud of your accomplishment and strength.

sportfishing can be an important part of a healthy lifestyle. Let me point out the most important benefits of fishing to your life today.
1. Promotes Meditation. For someone who has been living a busy life or someone who gets stuck in a hectic schedule, going out for a fishing trip from time to time helps ease out and release your tension. The calming effects by the ocean and the fishes bring about this great health benefit. When you go to fishing, it’s as if you’re body is totally freed out and reborn. A revitalizing feeling that you never thought to exist.
2. Increases body circulation. As you cast your fishing reels out there, you will be able to enhance your body’s blood circulation through out your body. Not only by casting that our body circulation is prompted during fishing. Generally, fishing is the best form of exercise. The activities entitle towards each fishing trip are good enough to promote good body circulation to one’s body.
3. Creates quality moments for family. Many psychologists had been recognizing team sports as one way to promote cooperation and ties, especially with the family. Fishing in particular is just one of those to be mentioned sports that create quality time and moments to every family who goes out to fishing trips more often.
4. Increases judgment and logical thinking. Fishing is not just a mere activity requiring strength and agility. It is also a mind game that requires you think carefully as to which time and where to cast your reels for you to catch those fishes.
5. Promotes environmental awareness. Many fishers nowadays are learning to give value and importance to of water-life, specifically the fishes. You will hear numerous numbers of people today raising public awareness on water life. These are all results of constant interaction with the water world.
And when the day is done and you have not caught a single fish, be grateful for the chance you had to reflect and relax. So Lets Go Fishing now for your well being .

Displaying some of my humble catches below


                             The Barramundi ( local name: Jitada )


                           The Red Snapper ( locally known as the Tamboshi )


                                 The Grouper Fish ( locally known as  Ekroo or Gobro  in konkani)




   Leopard Stingray ( local name : Paaket )


                      Red Snapper


Striped Cuttlefish ( local name: makool )


Rabbit Fish ( local name : Bhanoshi )

Grunter Bream ( local name: paalu )







  Barracuda ( local name: dandosa )


 Monster Snapper


 Trevally (local name : kokari )




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