Fishing is by nature a reflective and meditative activity that forces you to slow down and enjoy your surroundings. Any fisherman can feel the supreme sense of relaxation and calmness. Spending a morning or evening doing your favorite activity provides.
One of the greatest things about fishing is that anyone can participate. It doesn’t matter how fit you are, whether you are old or young, woman or man. There are no restrictions or limitations. It is one of the world’s most popular recreational activities for good reason.
Researchers say that fishing activity improves your mental health, as well. Daily exposure to nature reduces stress for up to 7 hours. Isn’t it great?
Here are reasons why fishing is good for us, and, especially during this pandemic:
Family Bonding
Fishing is a skill passed on through the generations, with grandfathers taking the younger kids out to a familiar pond and instructing them how to hook a worm. Spending time with your family promotes feelings of security and well-being, making fishing a worthwhile activity to learn.
Boosts Immune System
Vitamin D helps your body regulate the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, two minerals that improve immune system function and help 
defend against disease. The best source of vitamin D is a day outdoors under the sun.
Promotes Relaxation
A beautiful day spent in a mountain stream followed by a dinner of grilled fish. Spending long hours in nature with a focused task is akin to meditation, an activity linked to lowered blood pressure and decreased anxiety.
Improves Cardiovascular Health
Fishing burns an average of 200 calories an hour, depending on the kind of fishing you like to do. Maybe it isn’t true if you are sitting around with a cooler of beer and a king-size bag of jerky. But if you are walking around to test out different spots, recasting your line, and (fingers crossed) reeling in a fish, you’ll have put your heart and lungs to work.
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