12 Reasons Why Fishing Is The Best Hobby

Will edit copy later, gone fishing.

1. It's a sport for everyone.

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It doesn't matter if you're a kid, adult, grandparent, boy, girl, or cat... fishing is fun for everyone.

2. Fishermen were also the original meme creators.

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...possibly.

3. You can get your Grizzly Adams on.

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There's something to be said about that rush you get when you hook a wild fish. It's like filming your own episode of Man (or Woman) Vs. Wild.

4. That said, fishing can let you totally nerd out.

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With so many fishing boats installing advanced radar detection systems, this age-old sport has been kicked into the future.

5. Silence is golden.

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Fishing is the perfect hobby for kicking back and reflecting on your life.

6. Fishing teaches you to let go.

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If it's not right, you send it back — a valuable lesson in life.

7. Everyone loves a good fishing story.

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Just make sure you bring a camera because odds are nobody will believe you.

8. It can also be exhilarating.

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If you're not into the Zen master snoozefest, grab a few thrill seekers and try some deep sea fishing.

9. Basically, you get to explore.

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It's like being thrown back into the simpler times when we roamed the earth looking for opportunity and adventure.

10. But it's also a hobby that you can practice at home.

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Assuming you're OK with driving your pets insane.

11. You get to meet all the aquarium creatures up close and personal.

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The ocean is amazing.

12. The end result is a fish... and who doesn't love sushi?

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There's nothing that compares to the taste of a fresh tuna roll.