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August 06, 2009
Fishing More Popular Than Golf - 2
by J.R. Absher
The American Sportfishing Association recently released its “Sportfishing in America” report for freshwater and saltwater angling, indicating that anglers annually generate $45 billion in retail sales. More people fish—about 40 million—than play golf (24.4 million) and tennis (10.4 million) combined. About 30 million of the anglers are age 16 and older. The three states with the most anglers are Florida (2.77 million), Texas (2.52 million) and California (1.73 million), while the top three states in terms of jobs supported by sportfishing are Florida (75,100), Texas (59,000) and Minnesota (43,100). Not surprisingly, the most popular gamefish is the largemouth bass, pursued by one out of every three U.S. anglers. Flounder is the most-targeted saltwater fish. By no means is fishing confined to male rural residents, as 45 percent of anglers come from cities with populations of 1 million or more and 25 percent of all anglers are female. |
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If the weather's good for golf, it's good for fishing, hunting or scuba diving. Therefore, I don't have time for golf.
I've always been of the opinion that the game of golf has ruined more good men than liquor or women of low moral character! Plus, it's not anywhere near as much fun!
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I've always been of the opinion that the game of golf has ruined more good men than liquor or women of low moral character! Plus, it's not anywhere near as much fun!
If the weather's good for golf, it's good for fishing, hunting or scuba diving. Therefore, I don't have time for golf.
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