We are all familiar with the health benefits of consuming fish but relatively little attention has been given to the health benefits of fishing as an activity. Whether one is sitting on a boat or standing on a shore, fishing has a life affirming, tranquility about it that is as beneficial to a fisherman’s mental well being as consuming fish is to his/her physical health. In fact, you might even say that its effects are therapeutic in an age of increasing pressure coming from home, work and other areas of our personal lives. That is why fishing, provides many people with the perfect escape from these anxieties. Apart from the stress relieving qualities of fishing its other benefits include:
- An opportunity for parents to bond with their children
- A sense of accomplishment
- Boost self-confidence in children
- Helps develop problem solving skills
Fishing is so beneficial to one’s peace of mind that a 2009 study conducted by the University of Southern Maine, the University of Utah, and the Salt Lake City VA showed that it actually has helped those who had suffered from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study proved that fishing lowered PTSD symptoms for veterans who suffered from this psychological condition. Our Louisiana charter fishing
Expeditions provide the opportunity for those who seek balance in their lives to do so in the great outdoors. We see families grow closer and friendships strengthen in the natural setting along Jekyll, Cumberland and St. Simons Islands. So whether are seeking relief from some stressful situation or wish to bond with friends and family or whether you simply like to fish for the sheer love of the sport, we can accommodate you. Here’s to your continued physical, mental and psychological well being.