Women and Fishing
Women and Fishing
More and more women are learning to enjoy fishing each and every day. And, why not? Fishing is a sport that doesn't require exceptional strength, stamina or height. Quite the contrary, fishing is a sport of agility, finesse and patience…skills many women already possess. So why don't more women fish?
Successful fishing requires knowledge of various types of fishing gear, tackle, and an understanding of the quarry. Fish have a variety of feeding habits, behavioral patterns, etc. and these characteristics influence how to go about fishing for them.
Traditionally, men learned how to fish when they were boys from fathers and grandfathers. Even if this training was lacking, it's no big deal for a guy to hang out with other guys who enjoy fishing and learn the ropes from them.
For a woman, though, the process is apt to be somewhat more difficult. Some girls are fortunate enough though to have their father teach them how to fish. Often times this happens when there are just girls in the family.
Women like these learn how to bait their own hook, remove fish from the line, and even clean the fish once caught. Some people would call these women “tom boys”…Whether they are or they aren’t…One thing for sure is that they know how to fish!
For women who weren't brought up fishing as I was, all is certainly not lost. Although learning from a boyfriend or spouse is not out of the question, a significant other may not be the best place to get your first fishing pointers.
Your honey may not have the patience that you will need to learn proper fishing techniques and he may be a bit condescending as well…not exactly conducive to an enjoyable learning experience.
Try instead local women's fishing clubs. Check online for groups in your area that are specifically organized by and for women. Many groups are primarily centered on fly-fishing but not all are.
Also see if your community college or local university offers any fishing courses. Often fishing classes are offered in the adult education, physical education or recreation departments.
Of course, you can also start at your local library, checking out books on fishing and learning a few basic techniques that way.
Your local fishing outfitter or marina may have more information as well and would also be a good place for information and to network with other fishing women.
Another option is to go online and search for websites catering to women and the outdoors.
Other groups, both national and state, promote fishing for women. There are seminars, fishing adventures and special fishing events scheduled year-round in many areas of the country which are organized especially for women anglers.
Fishing is also a great hobby for women because it doesn’t cost a lot of money to get started. Compared to other hobbies, the start-up costs for a good spin or bait-casting set up aren’t all that expensive. For $200 you can buy a great beginner rod and reel. As a side-note, fly-fishing equipment is generally a little bit more money but still very reasonable.
Some women don’t fish because they think they need a boat…Boy, they couldn’t be more wrong. You don’t need a boat to go fishing. Many great fishing spots can be reached without a boat. All you have to do is ask around and look at a few maps to determine which places can be reach by car or trail.
So women if you’re looking for an enjoyable and challenging hobby why not take up fishing? Learning how to fish can take a little bit of work but it’s a lot like riding a bicycle. Once you learn how to fish, it’ll become a part of you. In fact, you may even become addicted!
The waters are calling…Go show those boys what you can do!
More and more women are learning to enjoy fishing each and every day. And, why not? Fishing is a sport that doesn't require exceptional strength, stamina or height. Quite the contrary, fishing is a sport of agility, finesse and patience…skills many women already possess. So why don't more women fish?
Successful fishing requires knowledge of various types of fishing gear, tackle, and an understanding of the quarry. Fish have a variety of feeding habits, behavioral patterns, etc. and these characteristics influence how to go about fishing for them.
Traditionally, men learned how to fish when they were boys from fathers and grandfathers. Even if this training was lacking, it's no big deal for a guy to hang out with other guys who enjoy fishing and learn the ropes from them.
For a woman, though, the process is apt to be somewhat more difficult. Some girls are fortunate enough though to have their father teach them how to fish. Often times this happens when there are just girls in the family.
Women like these learn how to bait their own hook, remove fish from the line, and even clean the fish once caught. Some people would call these women “tom boys”…Whether they are or they aren’t…One thing for sure is that they know how to fish!
For women who weren't brought up fishing as I was, all is certainly not lost. Although learning from a boyfriend or spouse is not out of the question, a significant other may not be the best place to get your first fishing pointers.
Your honey may not have the patience that you will need to learn proper fishing techniques and he may be a bit condescending as well…not exactly conducive to an enjoyable learning experience.
Try instead local women's fishing clubs. Check online for groups in your area that are specifically organized by and for women. Many groups are primarily centered on fly-fishing but not all are.
Also see if your community college or local university offers any fishing courses. Often fishing classes are offered in the adult education, physical education or recreation departments.
Of course, you can also start at your local library, checking out books on fishing and learning a few basic techniques that way.
Your local fishing outfitter or marina may have more information as well and would also be a good place for information and to network with other fishing women.
Another option is to go online and search for websites catering to women and the outdoors.
Other groups, both national and state, promote fishing for women. There are seminars, fishing adventures and special fishing events scheduled year-round in many areas of the country which are organized especially for women anglers.
Fishing is also a great hobby for women because it doesn’t cost a lot of money to get started. Compared to other hobbies, the start-up costs for a good spin or bait-casting set up aren’t all that expensive. For $200 you can buy a great beginner rod and reel. As a side-note, fly-fishing equipment is generally a little bit more money but still very reasonable.
Some women don’t fish because they think they need a boat…Boy, they couldn’t be more wrong. You don’t need a boat to go fishing. Many great fishing spots can be reached without a boat. All you have to do is ask around and look at a few maps to determine which places can be reach by car or trail.
So women if you’re looking for an enjoyable and challenging hobby why not take up fishing? Learning how to fish can take a little bit of work but it’s a lot like riding a bicycle. Once you learn how to fish, it’ll become a part of you. In fact, you may even become addicted!
The waters are calling…Go show those boys what you can do!
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