June 18 - National Go Fishing Day

Happy National Go Fishing Day! On June 18 each year, today encourages us to drop a line – in the nearest stream, pond, lake, or river. 

Taking a break from our daily routine to bait a hook and catch some fish can be a relaxing endeavor.  

In addition to providing food, fishing is a recreational pastime for many. 

Recreational fishing includes conventions, rules, licensing restrictions, and laws that limit the way in which fish may be caught. 

A rod, reel, line, and hooks with any one of the different forms of bait or lures, are the most common form of recreational fishing. 

The practice of catching (or attempting to catch) fish with a hook is known as angling. Catch and release (returning the fish to the water to continue its life) is often the expectation or requirement by law. 

For others, this is a preferred form of fishing. Hobbyists with knowledge of habitat, foraging behavior, and migration hone their fishing techniques for a successful fishing adventure. 

Some fishermen continue to follow fishing folklore by claiming the sun and the moon influence fish feeding patterns. 

The earliest known English essay on recreational fishing was published in 1496.  

During the 16th and 17th centuries, recreational fishing began to gain popularity. In 1653, English writer Izaak Walton published a book titled, The Compleat Angler, or Contemplative Man’s Recreation. 

Walton’s book is the definitive work championing the position of the angler who loves fishing just for the sake of it. 

HOW TO OBSERVE 

Grab your rod and reel, some bait, and go fishing! Take a selfie while wearing this funny fishing t-shirt by visiting the website below: 

https://www.amazon.com/Today-Tshirt-Funny-Fathers-Fishing/dp/B07CNWT88T/ref=as_li_ss_tl?crid=2VPO5YEYV52GC&dchild=1&keywords=fishing+gifts+for+men&qid=1592331488&sprefix=fishing,aps,199&sr=8-43&linkCode=sl1&tag=zoovioinc.-20&linkId=b5b9712e479c6820951b8f03e1686ce2&language=en_US 

 
Whether it’s your favorite river or lake, or out on the ocean, from the shore or from a watercraft, drop a line in the water and see what you can catch. Bring a friend or teach someone else how to reel them in.  

Share your whopper using #NationalGoFishingDay on social media. Enjoy your fresh fillets using this Easy Fried Fish Recipe, of which National Day Calendar® has provided on the website below:

https://www.nationalcalendarday.com/easy-fried-fish/ 

HISTORY 

National Day Calendar® is researching the origins of this angling holiday. 

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