Fishing is a time-honored sport around the world, and for much of human history, anglers would use fishing rods and nets to catch fish in local bodies of water as a food source. Similarly, teams in boats would go across the ocean to go harpooning for seals and whales. Today, commercial fishing boats handle seafood Read More
Fishing is one of the oldest hunting methods in the world, and for much of history, fishing helped coastal communities find a source of food. Today, fishing is largely done with boats and large nets for sustenance, while fishing with rods and reels is largely a sport today. No one with a fishing rod and Read More
“Many go fishing all their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.” Henry David Thoreau, the 19th century writer of Walden and the essay “Civil Disobedience,” was an avid fisherman. He often went on fishing trips throughout the northeast, with a man named William Channing accompanying him. His quote seems to highlight Read More
Fishing has been a popular activity in the United States for many years. It is estimated almost fifty million Americans participate in freshwater, saltwater, and fly fishing each year. Given its popularity, many people would like to get into this activity but aren’t sure what equipment they need to get started. When searching for fly Read More
