Fishing Is Not Merely a Sport, But a True Lifestyle
posted on 18 February 2011 | posted in
Recreation and Hobbies
Fishing is more than an agreeable, though apparently dull pastime. If you read Hemingway's 'The Old Man and the Sea', you will discover how fishing can be converted into a real metaphor for the fight to live, the courage to struggle and be brave. When fearlessly confronting the long-wanted fish, the hero is actually at odds with his own inner demons. However, besides fiction, it takes a lot of patience and dedication to become a successful fisherman. Of course, luck has its part to play, nonetheless you need to prepare all sorts of gear, including bait (e.g. carp fishing tackle and other baits), and fishing lines. Most people fish in lakes, ponds or the sea, as well as in rivers, in specially designated areas. You need to be quiet, find the perfect spot, relax and wait. The rewards are in the process, as well as in the ‘product’, namely, the fish you catch. The passionate fisherman is normally a member of a club, he or – more rarely – she invests much in this hobby and sometimes brags with the prizes or trophies won.
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