The rewards of fishing include catching good food, enjoying peace of mind, and acquiring a pastime that will last you the rest of your life. The relationships you develop with fellow fishermen and children can be invaluable to you in the present and the future. And you'll never get bored or wonder what you can do with your spare time if you get involved in fishing.

You can get your whole family involved in fishing. Anyone can fish and it requires no special physical stamina or abilities that can't be learned. From toddlers to grandparents, people find that a fishing outing is a great way to get to know each other better. And spending time with your family is a great reward in itself.

There's a bumper sticker that says “Time spent fishing is not counted against you.” Although meant to be humorous, it has a lot of truth in it. Fishing is so relaxing and such a good stress reliever that it can help your health. You often hear about old fishermen, and fishing helps them get that way. It's no coincidence that fishing is a major pastime of the characters in the movie Grumpy Old Men.