According to statistics, fishing is the world's number
one sport.  Certainly it is its oldest sport.  In excess of
thirty million Americans engage in fishing each year.  This
sport can be enjoyed by everyone regardless of whether they
be rich or poor, young or old.  The equipment used may vary
from a mere cane pole and line to an expensive rod and reel
set.  While early man, no doubt, fished to obtain food, the
modern fisherman participates in fishing for its recreation
value.  A common scene is that of the older grandfather and
his young grandson together fishing the waters of a stream.
     For hundreds of years, men have gone fishing to escape
the worries of their life.  For example, fishing has been a
favorite sport of many Presidents.  The joys of fishing are
different for each fisherman.  Some like to fish because it
gives them a chance to be outdoors, away from the confining
office.  Yet, others take pleasure in the exciting fight of
a strong game fish.  Many prefer to sit quietly on the bank
of a stream, watch the ripples in the water, and think.  In
any event, no one loses in the sport of fishing.  Whether a
fish is caught, or not, each fisherman comes home a winner.