Few anglers can answer this question. Yet every traveler knows their journey begins with a destination in mind. So why is fishing different? How do you know what you want as an angler if you haven’t set any fishing goals or defined your path forward?
Many folks use a passive definition of their fishing goals. We would all like to catch more and bigger fish. I call these the “twin gods” of fishing. They are “top of mind” in the fishing media and on almost every angler’s lips. Don’t get me wrong, I love catching more and bigger fish, but these are outcomes of doing a lot of other things right. More and bigger needs context and definition to work them into realistic goals or practical guidance for anglers. For all these reasons, the book provides information to help anglers set their goals for what they want to get out of fishing.
Other folks fish to spend time with family and friends, and to renew their contact with nature. But even amongst the most laid-back anglers, the excitement created by catching a truly impressive fish has a lasting impact and becomes an experience they would like to see more often.
People fish for many reasons, and all of the ones that apply to you are important to capture in your individual fishing goals or plans going forward. Knowing what matters most to you in fishing will clarify your destination and allow you to recognize it when you have arrived. Having a purpose will also help you manage through change and keep your eye steady on the course of continual improvements in your fishing game.
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