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Home > Take Me Fishing Blog > October 2020 > 7 Psychological Benefits of Fishing with a Fly Rod
When someone asks you what means the most to you in life, is it having material possessions or having experiences that bring you happiness and peace of mind? There are ways of finding peace of mind outdoors while fishing. For example, you may want to consider the many psychological benefits of fishing with a fly rod.
Think about the soothing sound of a babbling stream that meanders along a beautiful wooded trail, the gentle lapping of waves against the sides of your boat, or watching the graceful loop of your fly line in the air as you make a cast.
With the uncertainties of today's world, the psychological benefits of fishing with a fly rod are worth exploring. Learn more about seven examples of the mental health benefits of fishing, more specifically fly fishing.
Now that you know more about the mental health benefits of fishing, and fly fishing in particular, buy your fishing license online and find a place to practice.
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Debbie Hanson is an award-winning outdoor writer, women’s sport fishing advocate, IGFA world record holder, and freshwater guide living in Southwest Florida. Hanson’s written work has appeared in publications such as Florida Game & Fish Magazine, BoatUS Magazine, and USA Today Hunt & Fish. To learn more about her work, visit shefishes2.com or follow her on Instagram @shefishes2.
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