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Fishing is an age long activity that man had always engaged in probably since he came into existence. Hunting for fish [and other sea creatures] is majorly centered around commercial and/or survival needs. Nonetheless, making a sport out of fishing has thus far been drawing keen interest across different continents. From being an activity that was predominantly practised by old folks; recreational fishing is now embraced throughout several age groups.

Benefits of Recreational fishing

That recreational fishing is now widely embraced means that there are benefits that one can derive from it- it is definitely not a meaningless practise. Therefore, we shall be discussing some of these benefits forthwith:

• Recreational fishing presents you with the opportunity of having fun in a different way- away from the virtual world. The world has gone digital, and most times, we find ourselves getting stuck to our smartphones as we seek to spend our leisure in a pleasurable way but this could be limiting [in some ways] and even leaves one with certain health complications- fatigued eyes, radiation-induced anomalies and so on- over the course of time. Away from the digital world; going to fish by the riverside helps you to make valuable use of your leisure time as you return to nature to catch some fun- it's quite a delight.
• And it's not just about the fun; recreational fishing could also serve the purpose of relieving stress. The relaxing and calming ambience, around the fishing area, offers an individual the avenue to ease off pressure. Furthermore, this aspect of fishing has been found [based on research] to be very effective in alleviating the effects of post traumatic stress disorder.
• Recreational fishing advances the course for a healthier lifestyle. Aside the fact that fishes are good sources of proteins and vitamins- vitamin B to be precise- sitting out in the sun [while fishing] also helps you to get some vitamin D. Coupled with this, while fishing, you get to exercise some body parts [like your arms, shoulders and eyes] that are rarely given attention.

So, maybe it's about the time you stepped out to the riverside with your fishing line, and go fishing.