According to recent research, fishing is a favorite recreational activity for 26 percent of Americans. Research has shown that involvement in fishing has increased. One of the fastest growing new groups of fishermen are actually women. However, fishing is still preferred by more men than women.

 

Fishing is also quickly becoming a family activity. One of the reasons fishing is so popular with families is because you can have fun together while simultaneously learning about nature. Over the years fishing has proved to be a popular pastime for people of all ages.   

 

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