flyfishingnate Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Me and my friends argue about this topic a lot, Is fishing a sport or is it just a hobby? Im just wondering what other peoples thoughts on this topic are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I have also pondered this... Definitely no!! It's a "recreational activity"! Then of course you have all the derbies & tournaments and then I think it would cross over into a sport (unfortunately)!! P Me and my friends argue about this topic a lot, Is fishing a sport or is it just a hobby? Im just wondering what other peoples thoughts on this topic are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whataniceguy Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Thats a tough/good question. Its definitely a competition at the tourney level but I wouldnt consider it a sport like hockey, golf, football etc. Its more an outdoor activity under what I would call the OUTDOORSMAN catergory. If it were imparative to choose yes or no on the subject i would choose no to it being a sport! One thing Im sure of is that this question is sure to generate some heat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I'd say it depends on how you define sport. I think that fishing like hunting is a hobby/activity/pursuit. Then again I also think golf is a game but not a sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Hey if bowling is a sport then fishing is also,besides we can all call our selfs athletes then. A quote from Brian Chan. "One will never know all there is about fly fishing and that is what makes this sport so fascinating. The real satisfaction comes from knowing that you understand how and why the fish were tearing your fly up in that particular day." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgo Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 it's whatever you want it to be, but I'd say it's a little deeper than a sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishingnate Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 thanks for all the valid points. i feel that for most people it isnt a sport but it can be a sport if you are doing it competitively Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbowtrout Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Some say it's a religion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brookie2 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 it's whatever you want it to be, but I'd say it's a little deeper than a sport. Well said.....to me its also definately deeper than just a sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proflytyer Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Sport, hobby, pastime, for me it's my lifestyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishingnate Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 hahaha you could say fly fishing is an addiction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sundancefisher Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 hahaha you could say fly fishing is an addiction Is it a sport if you are hiking and physically exerting yourself versus trolling with a guide? Can I then tell the wife I am exercising and therefore if she says I need to exercise more I can grab the rod and run off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reevesr1 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 I fish, I golf, I bowl (I'm American, sue me.) Don't know if they are sports or activities. They are surely all fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monger Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 It is a sport if you zip across the lake, push Sundance out of the way and then cast over his line to intercept the rising fish. Once you net the fish you get 2 points....definitely a sport!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timo Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Is fly fishing a sport? In a word YES...why? Consider… -There is physical exertion to the point of exhaustion -There is a constant struggle to win -There is athletic and acrobatic motion and movements -The biggest and the best champions are often put on a pedestal -There are uniforms and/ or team colors -There is struggle against opposing foes -There is constant competition -There is risk of injury even loss of life -It occurs globally -It has a large following So I put forth that YES Fly Fishing is not only a sport but an EXTREME SPORT …………………………. for the fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyfisher Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 By and large a non-competitive sport. A blood sport to be precise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Well said.....to me its also definately deeper than just a sport. What does that mean - "deeper than just a sport"? Ask some rabid soccer / football / hockey fans about passion or depth. Ask a professional athlete - or better, an Olympic athlete, training for an event that really has no professional paid league - how "deep" their commitment is. Having said that comment, I can see from yours or my point of view about depth. But its entirely subjective, naturally. Smitty P.S. To answer the question, I'd say it is not a sport. Badcaster's points can be refuted easily. Or, stated differently, as Flyfisher says, its a "bloodsport". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTownTBoyz Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 By and large a non-competitive sport. A blood sport to be precise. Spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usie33 Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Sport, hobby, pastime, for me it's my lifestyle. X2, Thats what i always tell the girlfriend.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanieljohnson Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Me and my friends argue about this topic a lot, Is fishing a sport or is it just a hobby? Im just wondering what other peoples thoughts on this topic are. its a hobby but it can be a sport . ps. im that friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishingnate Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 Is fly fishing a sport? In a word YES...why? Consider… -There is physical exertion to the point of exhaustion -There is a constant struggle to win -There is athletic and acrobatic motion and movements -The biggest and the best champions are often put on a pedestal -There are uniforms and/ or team colors -There is struggle against opposing foes -There is constant competition -There is risk of injury even loss of life -It occurs globally -It has a large following So I put forth that YES Fly Fishing is not only a sport but an EXTREME SPORT …………………………. for the fish. well stated. EXTREME SPORT!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trailhead Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Well there is that old term for fishermen and hunters..... Sportsmen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfishy Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 is fishing a sport,you ask ?Flyfishing is a sport, that take's a live time to learn.learn from the elders! knowledge is king. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTownTBoyz Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Well there is that old term for fishermen and hunters..... Sportsmen. Indeed, however, the correlation between 'Sport Fisherman/woman(and I'm using the term loosely), and Hunters is somewhat ambiguous, especially when considering the outcome. Sport Fisherman being those who fish for 'sport', rather than sustenance ie. Catch and Release 'Sport' Fisherman. This is not to say that hunters don't also shoot for 'sport', in fact, many Hunters would refer to the act of hunting as 'sport'. The end result, however, for the living entity involved in each of these sports is entirely different; death vs. life (or the hope thereof). Good topic and something to ponder, thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giovanne Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Indeed, however, the correlation between 'Sport Fisherman/woman(and I'm using the term loosely), and Hunters is somewhat ambiguous, especially when considering the outcome. Sport Fisherman being those who fish for 'sport', rather than sustenance ie. Catch and Release 'Sport' Fisherman. This is not to say that hunters don't also shoot for 'sport', in fact, many Hunters would refer to the act of hunting as 'sport'. The end result, however, for the living entity involved in each of these sports is entirely different; death vs. life (or the hope thereof).Good topic and something to ponder, thoughts? Comparing hunting to C&R fishing is not a fair comparison. Hunting and the final act of killing is pure, C&R fishing is an abomination of a primal act. And no, fishing is not a sport. Unless you are talking that bassmaster *hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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