In a world full of fast-paced, want-it-now attitudes, fishing can force us to slow down and be present. Those emails can suddenly wait, and unless you’re looking for it to take a picture, you’ll probably have a hard time locating your phone. And the best part about that is the fact that it’s okay! No matter how busy we all are, we deserve the space to disconnect and just enjoy our surroundings.

Fishing is as simple or as complicated as you want to make it. A boat, while nice to have, also isn’t a requirement. Some of the best anglers that I know have never owned one. Some boats have motors and electronics that cost more than most cars, yet an angler in a kayak without electronics can catch them just the same, and sometimes better.