People often don't realise that the least important part of fishing is actually the fishing.

Fishing is an activity of relaxation, being in nature, reflection, and connection. Does that reel you in? Ok, that will be our only fishing pun, we promise. After all, we don't want the activity to seem too fishy.

Fishing does require some basic equipment, but if you don't have full rods and reels, that's not a problem - there are some cheaper alternatives, like hand reels which you can pick up for about $10.

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Inspiration

· Never fished before? Check out this beginner's guide.

· Google Local Fishing Spots to get an idea of where to go

· If you don't want to have to buy any equipment, then do a shout out on social media - you'd be surprised by the number of people you know with a rod or reel tucked away.

· If you need more inspiration to get out the tackle, the following gumtree by an elderly man looking for a new fishing partner went viral: