It is  highly regarded as a pastime for relaxation and an enjoyable pursuit in the great outdoors . Also provides an adrenalin  charged moment at landing a fish . Today it has assumed an important place in family recreation .

for all family

for all family

Those anglers with high family incomes fished frequently and for recreation not food.

A recent study found that anglers were more interested in the whole experience of fishing not just the catch.

A 2006 US study found that anglers engaged in  the sport

to have fun

to live  the experience

to catch lots of fish

to catch a large fish

to do it for the challenge

for adventure .

In both studies the need to obtain food was not the motivation to do it .

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relax not spend

relax not spend