There have been several recreational activities that are beneficial in various aspects – physical, social, emotional and intellectual. However, it is also imperative to sport on leisure activities that are beneficial for the economy. One great example of it is fishing.
“Do not give a man a fish, instead teach him how to catch a fish.” Deciphering this quote is the application of the literal benefits of fishing to the economy. Rather than providing one meal, a profitable investment is one way to earn a living. Moreover, fishing has also corresponding health and social benefits.
Basically, fishing is…
Economically Sustainable
Investing on fishing is a wise move in ensuring a profitable livelihood. Aside from the fact that it is considered as a leisure activity, one can take a risk on it because fish is a renewable resource. It means that it can be replaced naturally, however, cheaper as compared to other means. Moreover, it is a good business venture to open a fishing leisure for tourists and visitors. This type of leisure has been proven to have contributed to the economic community for its generating retail sales and job opportunities in the industry.
Economically Healthy
Fish are cheaper but way healthier compared to your favorite steak, hotdogs, and sausages! It helps improve your body’s immune system to help you get rid of diseases. It also contains Vitamin D that helps regulate calcium and phosphorus that are best for your bones and teeth.
Aside from good vitamin intake, fishing also helps you burn an average of 200 calories in an hour especially when you look around for different spots. Plus, it improves your balance. It is important for someone to have strength and flexibility while fishing.
Economically Social
Once you try going to places to fish, you’ll get to meet other fishing enthusiasts. You’ll get to exchange business cards then, later on, become close acquaintances if not best of friends. You get to explore more places, meet more people, improve the tourism of that area, and deepen your love of fishing.
This hobby will also lead you and your gang to see even more beautiful fish from the different sides of the globe.
Other than these, fishing is also one of the best stress relieving activities. It is very relaxing as you reconnect with nature. It helps you build self-confidence and self-reliance, thus, improving your persona.
Find more meaning in your life by fishing. Such hobby will enable you to find the truest meaning of happiness for as you spend time fishing with your family and friends, you get to feel better. It also enables you to take a deep breath from the heavy work out there. That is why fishing is also a recommended leisure exercise not just to be physically fit but also mentally healthy— and in an economical way.
Economically environmental
Fishing is a way of reconnecting with nature. It does not require any harm to the waters or the fishes. For as long as you do not use illegal fishing methods, you are no threat to the marine ecosystem. Moreover, as you constantly connect with nature, it will make you love your environment. Eventually, caring for your environment will soon become part of your system because of that special connection that you have created with nature.
Daryl Green 
Barbara Ratliff