Miscellaneous Monday – Go Fishing Day
Happy Monday, everyone! How did the weekend treat you? I hope everyone who was celebrating had a wonderful Father’s Day. We spent the day visiting both my husband’s father and my own. We had a nice, relaxing weekend for the most part.
This morning, I sent my two boys off to Scout Camp. They’ll be gone all week, which means our house will be a lot quieter than it usually is. And, even though we aren’t a particularly outdoorsy family, both boys had a fishing pole in tow as they left this morning. I wonder how many fish I’ll be storing in my freezer when they get back. Hopefully, they’ll eat it all at camp. But, either way, it’s fitting that today is Go Fishing Day!
“The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions of hope.“ ~ John Buchan
The sun is just beginning to rise over the horizon, painting the sky a vivid palette of reds and oranges. The quiet buzz of insects can be heard as they dance over the water’s surface, punctuated occasionally by the splash of a fish breaking the surface for its morning meal, unknowing that it is destined to become a meal itself. Go Fishing Day celebrates quiet, meditative moments like this and those individuals who find solace in the pursuit of this elusive prey.
While fishing has served to feed civilization since near the dawn of time, and in modern days it is a major industry that has a yearly yield in the billions of dollars, Go Fishing Day is dedicated to sport fishing, as well as those who fish as part of survival (known as subsistence fishing). Fishing is a great way to help add food to your table while having the satisfaction of knowing that you caught it yourself, as well as a wonderful bonding opportunity for friends and family.
I looked through the Shoppe for products that feature fishing and/or fish. There are A LOT of kits with fish in them!! Here are just a few of the kits I found:
So many amazing goodies!! If you’re planning a fishing trip or a trip to an aquarium anytime soon, or even if you just want to go spend some time near a lake or the ocean, the Shoppe has the perfect kit for you to capture those memories. And, of course, don’t forget to share your layouts with all of us.
