What is the point of fishing?

No!!! You would fry the bangers and eat them! Have you no longing for life in the great outdoors?!!!

Doesn't matter if it's a revived thread does it? It's not been 'zombied'.

Are the sausages for bait?

I can definitely see the attraction of sitting lazily under a big umbrella, watching a river drift along. Perhaps with a little portable cooking stove and a kettle. And some sausages.

Sigh ! I want to do that right now!

Angling is cruel.

Hmm...

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Got it in one Soutra ......just had to make sure you keep your toes out of the way.

I'm getting this wonderful image - somewhere between Neptune and Britannia!

When we were in France once, we were taken 'fishing' by the friends we were staying with. They kitted us out in wet suits, armed us each with a trident and we walked into the sea, up to our necks.

Lots of different attitudes to fishing depending on country too. Must say I am always amazed when I see lots of men sitting around an artificial lake next to the Mway (there is such a pond next to the M69 for instance)- and fishing and returning the same fish again and again (:

Fly fishing is a different ball game all together- and although I would not be tempted- at least I can relate to it, as the rivers are often in beautiful spots, surrounded by great birds and other wildlife. Sadly though, most have been artificially stocked with rainbow trout which are a disaster for the native browns!

Here where I live (the Swiss Jura mountains)- you have to do a theory and practical course and get a licence to fish- rivers are only stocked when numbers are low by native species (browns and not rainbow) and you are not allowed to catch and return (unless the trout is too small)- so what you fish is what you eat. Personally I think it is much better this way. Wading is not allowed either as it causes too much disturbance to river floor. Of course expats here are often up in arms over these rules.

Perhaps because Cheelu's post struck such a chord you felt the need to reiterate it?

Eliza - why, of all the threads on Gransnet, did you choose to resurrect this one? I'm getting a strong sense of deja vu

My grandad in Scotland used to tie flies and designed one that was named after him and became quite famous at the time. "Scott's Fancy" - anybody heard of it?

Ah, I can see it still. A peaceful canal towpath early on a clear summer's day. Mile after mile of men huddled over their rods, silent except for the occasional shout of abuse at an unwary boater who had strayed too close or caused a ripple .
Reject Gnomes, as the boaters used to call them

Well according to my brother(and he lives in a house with three women, his wife and two daughters) the point of fishing is to keep him sane.

I haven't really been fishing but I think people enjoy the peace and quite and how relaxing it can be.

If I went fishing it would have to be in waters that if I did catch a fish I could go home and cook it, but that's just me

I like fishing, but can't any more. I don't think Cunard would let me fish off the QE.
Can you imagine it, me in evening dress and pearls, dangling a line from my balcony, with the steward ready to unhook the fish for me?

My brother lives with his wife and two adult daughters --need I say more--that's why he goes fishing, he says it gets him out of the house, he says it makes him feel relaxed that he can go somewhere were its peaceful!! but I am with you a bit as to why people go fishing to just throw the fish back into the water!! I would go fishing but somewhere were I catch an edible fish to take home and cook

Pete - always!

artygran .......but he has had a good day!

Never a truer word, artygran

Behold the fisherman!
He riseth early in the morning and disturbeth the whole household.
HIS PREPARATIONS ARE MIGHTY!
He goeth forth full of hope, and returneth when the day is far spent,
Smelling of strong drink.
And the truth is not in him.

Greatnan, interested to hear that you have visited Loch Sween. We go regularly to Loch Caolisport (Ellary) on the other side of the hill. Brought home a nice catch of finnock for the freezer a couple of weeks ago.

Perhaps some of you folks might like to read my ramblings on the following page of my personal web site:
www.flyonahook.me.uk/fishing.html

Anyway, does there have to be a point to fishing, or any other activity? There are lots of things I can't see the point of but people enjoy doing them so each unto his own!

Are there any catchers of fish about here,
or is it just cookers and eaters of same?