While some may call them myths and others legends, they exist around various concepts and traditions worldwide. Whether they are about science or society, modernism has not wholly stripped away how people perceive myths, and what they hold true about them.
Recreational fishing has not been spared of mythical notations as well, and it’s important to consider how much validity these notions really hold. Do they really serve a purpose, or is it perhaps better for them to go away?
Here are some myths about recreational sportfishing that need to be debunked.
There are plenty of fish in the sea
It has been believed that there are undeniably vast amounts of fish in the sea, because if there weren’t, how could you catch those bulks of fish? The truth is that anglers go where the fish really are and the habitats where these fish species reside have actually decreased over time.
Recent research about sand bass and kelp bass discovered that the population of these species has decreased by 90 percent since 1980. There exists an illusion of there being plenty of fish out there, but this is just a myth.
Fishing is a man’s job
As ridiculous as it sounds; it was believed in the past that men were more fit to fish than women and that they were better off indulging themselves in the domestic sphere. This myth has been busted as the number of female fishers has increased over time.
In fact, they represent about 50 percent of the fisheries workforce worldwide. They’re actually a huge but overlooked part of the fishing world and its contributories and this myth may be the reason behind this. Though it’s not as true for many, the stereotype still needs to be addressed.
The longer the cast, the more the fish
There is a myth claiming that the longer ones cast is, the more fish they’ll catch. This is far from true because it’s possible to catch fish from a cast that’s shorter in length as well. The amount of fish you catch is not dependent on the size of your cast.
Catching more fish makes you a great fisherman
It could just be the time of the day, there not being sufficient fish life in the area chosen to carry out the task, or some might just call it beginner’s luck in some cases. But just because another caught more fish, doesn’t mean you’re any less of a fisherman. You have to stay positive, be prepared to go the extra mile, and always be fully equipped.
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