Few People Know This! These Amazing Fishing Facts Will Surprise You

It seems that everything is already known about fishing, but some facts make you doubt it. For some, it is a way to relax, for others, it is a lifelong hobby. But how deeply have you delved into the history and unexpected moments associated with fishing? In this article, I have collected the most amazing facts that even left me perplexed.

Today, ecologists do not always carefully monitor the condition of water bodies and fish populations. But even under Peter I, a very unusual norm was established: during the spawning period, it was forbidden to ring bells if the church was close to the river. It was believed that the noise disturbed the fish and prevented them from spawning.

This principle is actively promoted among modern fishermen, and some consider it excessive humanism. But did you know that the idea of ​​releasing fish after catching them did not come from biologists or animal rights activists ?

It was created by American film director Lee Wolfe , who loved fly fishing. In 1936, he said:

🗣️ "A fish is too valuable to be caught just once."

Gradually, this principle spread throughout the world, and some countries now have bans on catching certain species – you can catch the fish, but you can’t take it with you.

You might think it's a crucian carp or another freshwater fish. But in first place is an anchovy .

Why? It's simple:

• Used in the food industry.
• It is used as animal feed.
• It is used for the production of fertilizers.

Because of this, anchovies have become the most widely caught commercial fish.

You are not alone sitting on the shore with a fishing rod! Fishing is one of the most beloved hobbies on the planet, about 220 million people are engaged in it .

That is, when you are fishing, at the same moment somewhere in the world there are millions of other fishermen doing the same thing.

The famous Finnish company Rapala , which produces fishing lures, gained worldwide fame after... a tragedy.

📌 In 1962, an issue dedicated to the death of Marilyn Monroe appeared on the cover of an American magazine. The same issue featured an advertisement for Rapala lures.

Result:

⚡ In less than a week, the company received 2 million orders! ⚡ The problem? There were only two people on staff at the time. They literally lived in production to cope with the rush.

This unexpected turn of events helped Rapala become a world leader in its segment.

At the end of the 19th century, anglers were already competing in casting distance. In 1894, Walter Kemmerow set a record by casting a 32-gram rod 174.5 meters !

Given the lack of modern technology, the question remains:

🎣 Was it a super fishing rod or the skill of the fisherman?

The world of fishing is full of unexpected discoveries! Who knows, maybe in a few years new amazing facts will appear that no one knows about yet.

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