It’s hard to miss that there will be some difficult economic times ahead. I have been through tough times before and my fishing skills helped put food on the table.

I was living in Northern California when I was injured on the job. Because I was the main breadwinner in the family, the loss of two thirds of my income really hurt! There were lots of changes, that were made unwillingly, but this was survival time!

We sold the boat and one of our cars to reduce expenses, but I still needed maintain my sanity. I went from working 40-50 hours per week, to going to the doctor’s office and physical therapy three times each week. I had too much free time on my hands.

I had been fishing for Trout and Bass for a number of years, so I decided we were going to eat a lot of Trout and Bass for the next year. I realized I could buy a dozen night crawlers for $1.50 and about $2.00 in gas and convert it into dinner for one and a half nights.

This accomplished much more then just putting food on the table. It also provided me with a sense of accomplishment. I was being proactive. I wasn’t just sitting around feeling defeated and depressed. Don’t get me wrong, I had plenty of those feeling, but I would not allow them to capture my life.

You see, fishing is was more then a way to provide food. It provided peace. I could get away and spend time on mountain lakes. I saw Bald Eagles snatching fish from the water and carrying it off to their family. I observed the silly squires scampering as they played and hunted for food. Fishing is a type of therapy for my. It allows that rubber band to unwind a little so it doesn’t break and hurt someone else.

So it you are stressed out over life, thing about going fishing. Get away and relax. Contact your local sporting goods store for good fishing locations. Remember times will get better! They always have and will again.

By: Ken Bear Cole

Fishing with Bear LLC