Anglers invented social distancing
Hello my fellow anglers. Are you like me and have had enough with all the restrictions. No, you can’t do this. This is off limits. You must do this. You can’t do that . This is closed! I know that a high percentage of folks still have common sense. And, I still believe that the majority of people are good and kind. I am not saying that the Covid thing is not real. But, we are not Southern California up here. Thankfully!
Northern Californians enjoy the outdoors. We like the slower pace. We in Mendocino County love to breathe it’s clean air. It is why we live in Northern California.
Northern California hosts the best bass fishing in the United States. As I stated last week, Clear Lake is rated No. 1. But, other waterways like, San Joaquin Delta, Lake Shasta, Bullards Bar Reservoir and Lake Berryessa are also top rated bass fisheries. So, Northern California is truly a bass fisherman’s paradise.
Paradise? Do you understand why so many anglers love fishing? It is all about the exhale. The escape from the “No you can’ts and you now must do’s.” It is our getaway, our paradise.
A bass anglers boat is their refuge. Even if it is temporary, It is the vessel that sails us away from all our troubles. It does not matter what kind of vessel you are on. It could be a 10’ aluminum, kayak or a 21-foot bass boat with all the bells and whistles. A boat is our escape, it is a buffer between you and the rest of the world.
The editor of Bassmaster Magazine, Bryon Brasher said it best.
“But as much as anything, I hope that people will remember that anglers invented social distancing. And, a boat is more than a vessel for finding fish. It is your refuge from all things.”
Got the blues? Go Fishing
If you are feeling down or burnt out, it might be time to get back to nature.
According to Niels
Eek, psychologist and cofounder of Mental Wellbeing and Self- development Platform Remente, spending time in nature may be the key to good mental health.
“Several researchers have looked into the health benefits connected to spending time out in nature. One study specifically, which was recently published in BioScience Journal, found that daily exposure to nature can, among other things, help reduce feelings of stress and even improve your self- esteem, for up to seven hours. Reconnecting with nature can also help you become more mindful and present in the moment,” Eek said in a statement.
A study from the University of Michigan suggests that being in nature not only improves your mood for the time but, it also has positive long-term effects when it comes to depression and memory, as well as decreasing the risk of certain cancers and high blood pressure. Plus, going fishing outdoors increases your vitamin D, which helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body, keeping your bones and teeth healthy.