The
recreational fishing industry consists of
enterprises such as the manufacture and
retailing of fishing
tackle, the design and building of
recreational fishing boats, and the
provision of fishing boats for charter and
guided fishing trips.
Today,
freshwater fishing has evolved into a
multi-billion dollar industry.
In the USA, about 12 million
recreational saltwater fishers generate $30
billion in economic impact and support
350,000 jobs. For the Great Lakes region
itself (where I live), anglers generate
roughly $7 billion in impact.
The sport has changed drastically
since its beginnings in the late 19th
century. From humble beginnings, for
instance the black bass has become the
second most specifically sought-after game
fish in the United States. Fishing as a
whole has driven the development of all
manner of fishing gear, including rods,
reels, lines, lures, electronic depth and
fish-finding instruments, drift boats, float
tubes, and specialized boats designed for
bass, muskies, walleyes, Great Lakes
charters, and so forth.
Fishing
continues to be a favorite recreational
activity in the United States. In 2011, 30
million anglers spent an average of 17 days
fishing.
Fishing
ranks as the fifth most popular
participation sport in the nation. It ranks
ahead of bicycling, bowling, basketball,
golf, jogging, baseball, softball, soccer,
volleyball, tennis, football and skiing.
Only walking, camping, swimming and
exercising with equipment are more popular.
When America
isn't fishing, folks are likely searching,
watching, listening and paying attention to
who the next up and coming players in the
industry are. That's the lasting impression
of what makes a good fisherman stand out
above the rest, and likely exemplifies his involvement
within the sport.
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