Why
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
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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