I did not write this material, I copied part and portions of it from a Fox News article.

“A recent study has shown that men who enjoy fishing as a hobby may have better mental health. The study conducted by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge, Ulster University, and Queen’s University in Belfast, found that fishing on a regular basis lowered the risk of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and other mental health problems.

Researchers polled 1,752 males about their fishing activities.

The participants who fished regularly were 17% less likely to experience mental health issues.

While it’s been well-established that fishing has positive benefits for mental health, the new research also highlights that people who engage in the hobby more often yield greater cognitive benefits, noted Dr. Mike Trott, one of the study researchers from the Centre for Mental Health Research at the University of Queensland.”

Wow, I knew fishing was good for me!!