There is an allure to fishing that’s unexplainable. The thrill of the chase. The tug of a line. The countless series of hope to land “the one.” These are universal feelings every angler experiences on the water. Both for its innumerable health benefits and because it’s just plain fun, fishing remains a pastime sought out by people who want an escape from technology. Of those who have been lured into fishing, an astonishing number of participants are now female. A newly-released report from the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF) and The Outdoor Foundation found that 49.1 million Americans went fishing in 2017—that’s 1.9 million more than in 2016. Of the new participants who went fishing in 2017, 35.8 percent were women—the fastest growing demographic going fishing. In terms of overall participants, women account for 34.8 percent of those who went fishing in 2017. Of those considering fishing, 45.9 percent were females and 44.2 percent were young females. And more women are taking their kids fishing. Inspired by this trend, in May of this year, RBFF unveiled a new women’s initiative called “Making Waves” to build momentum for increasing female participation in the sport. I recently caught up with several of the women anglers.Continue reading at Verily Magazine. What did you think of this piece? Am I on-target or off-mark? As always, I recommend you follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube to stay in the loop with my musings. Subscribe to my newsletter–now LIVE. Chime in below with your comments!
Verily Magazine: The Future of Fishing is Female
Up at Verily Magazine today, you can find an article from yours truly called “The Future of Fishing is Female: Women are Making Waves in Fishing” to read.
Below is an excerpt: