Angling (fishing with worms or artificial flies, using a rod, line and hook) is (0) ONE of the most popular outdoor pursuits in the UK, with between two and four million people taking part 1 a regular basis. For a father, 2 able to spend some quality time with his son must be a big attraction but 3 else would anyone want to spend hours in the wind and rain, standing waist-high in water in the hope of catching a fish? If they 4, they would probably throw it back away!
Until recently, 97 percent 5 all anglers have been male. 6, a few years ago the Environmental Agency made a decision to try and attract more female participants to the sport. They appear to have succeeded 7 their aim, since more and more women are now using angling 8 an effective way of relaxing.