Posted on 03/18/2009 7:00:05 PM PDT by NormsRevenge
MEREDITH, New Hampshire (Reuters) – From his wooden fishing shack on Lake Winnipesaukee's thinning skin of ice, Mike MacDonald doesn't need to think twice about why more Americans are going "fishin'" in the deepening U.S. recession.
"This costs $6 (4 pounds) to get a bucket of bait and it will last the whole day," he said, skinning a fish next to a hole drilled into the frozen New Hampshire lake. "Compare that to skiing -- one day of skiing would cost $80 just for the lift ticket."
As Americans forgo expensive vacations, costly dinners and shopping mall splurges, many are opting instead for the quiet simplicity of fishing, according to the sport fishing industry and reports from bait shops and fishermen.
From the icy north to fly-fishing streams in Texas, angling is on the rise. For families, it's an inexpensive outing. Those with a knack for it can trim their grocery bills. And for newly unemployed, it's something to do.
"I'm seeing a lot more fishermen down here," said John Miller, owner of Bob's Sport & Tackle in Katonah, New York. "With the economy the way it is, people are getting laid off from work and don't want to sit at home and do nothing.
"The cheaper alternative," he said, "is to go fishing."
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Devils Lake, ND.
Next week.
See you there!!
My hubby was fishing today on the Colorado River...what did we have for dinner? STORE BOUGHT SALMON!
My wife loves salmon, fresh or store bought.
I’m still munching on corned beef here.
Trotted out some Lake Michigan Salmon from last Summer and put them on the grill last week. With copious amounts of butter, garlic, pepper and fresh dill....
Marvelous.....
I take the kids out when ever I can. I think that there is NO better ways to make fond memories.
Small creek...caught 2 chunky 16-18" bass, one good crappy, and a small bass.
Tossed um all back....but was loads of fun.
Holy Moley!
Nice yellowfin tuna! Where was that?
Which one is the tuna?
We’re going for Copper River salmon this summer. From the shore ... the boat ride is too pricy these days.
My husband, who was a professional tuna fisherman says, “THAT WAS A BIG FOUR POLE FISH!!”
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