Fishing Answers

If fishing is such a great sport why is it not in the Olympics?

No other man or can say they have enjoyed sitting around watching another person hanging out a rod and say it is fun. Can you see the fishing competition on TV or listen to is in full swing on the radio? Next there will be‘paint a wall competition’ and the winner is the wall that dried first.

Public Comments

1. its not really a sport its kind of a hobbie people don't move much in it just sit on thier bums all day.. how boring
2. because NO ONE is allowed to utter a word...let alone breathe or sneeze..omg...heaven forbid...the fishermen would be revolting...
3. there are to many variables in fishing including position on a lake fish in different parts of the world unlike 100m sprint all on the same track at the same time doing the same distance
4. um i think its cuz fishing is not really a sport its more of a hobbie and its not that popular like basketball or football and etc.
5. After curling I simply don't see why the Olympics should be determining what's a sport and what isn't. And yes, there are MANY MANY fishing shows on television and MANY MANY magazines dedicated to it. I love fishing, but I'm not going to quit it because it is or isn't a sport. I do it because it's enjoyable, and good healthy food.
6. It may not be a active sport like football, but it is very enjoyable...and there are a lot of people who love to do it, whether they are with family just haveing a good time or in a deep sea competition. Why are you bashing it, when that's what some people do for fun? I mean, why make fun of their hobbies when it in know way effects you?
7. one big main reason. Fishing is mostly luck. Ya sure u need to no wat lures to use and all that but its mainly luck. i love to fish. And sometiems the fish hit and sometime they dont so it would all dpened on how hungry the fish r so u cant rly make it in the olypics b/c thst all for talent fishing is 85% luck
8. check out the fly fishing on the great out door games
9. to everyone who said that fishing is sedentairy, try wading a river when the flow is up. a better workout than aerobics if ya ask me;) and why make it an olympic sport when there is already a world class competitive arena? ever hear of Bassmasters Classic? how about B.A.S.S. tourneyments? better than the olympics any day of the week if ya ask me.
10. oh but you must be a figure skater wow
11. Hi I heard that they may add fishing to the winter Olympics in 2010 in Vancouver. Canada,oh and yes i would watch it because i love fishing cant get enough of it Wayne
12. Have you ever been to a BASS Masters or FLW Tournament? Well if you have then you know they are International Flavor with the competitors and people that travel to see them.If you have not then go to one and see it.
13. That's just the problem with that.Everything now has to be competition.Fishing and hunting should never be in a competition category.It's for the individual pursuit.
14. it would take too much time for people to learn a lot of different types of fishing tecniques. it depends on where you live country place ect. it would be hard to learn the different types of fish and baits that the fish eat. I guess
15. Its a hobbie and sport if you aint catchen your using the wrong bait
16. Because it is not P.C (politically correct). Same as at the last olmypics when the British clay pigeon team won golds at several disciplins. No tv coverage and only a slight mention in some national papers. The government does not want to encourage gun use or harming fish., it might lose them votes. and the league against cruelty to animals through the RSPCA have donated millions to the labour party.
17. I've never heard of any drug related problems within the sport of fishing,so i doubt it will ever make it into the olympics.
18. Fishing is classed as a past time and not a sport so it cant be included in the olympics...shame cos id love to see Nuddy with a gold! Scotthorne with silver........ And the reply who states fishing is more luck...what planet are you on, you cant have seen some of the greats in action. The skill these men and women posses in the art of catching fish is amazing. it takes years of time and effort to master all the skills to become a top angler whatever you do be it fly, sea carp or match.
19. Fishing is a great sport of getting back to nature, the biggest competition in fishing is with yourself. Personally I fish just for the stress relief it gives me.
20. This is basically a response to some of your answers. You have to sit still and not say a word. Guess you never heard of that new invention they have out. It is called a boat. Too much to learn, or that you just need to know the right lure to use. What a load of crap. Type of lure, color of lure, retrieve of lure, area to fish in, bottom structure, time of year, type of day, barometric pressure. Go look at a 1400 acre lake and tell me where the walleye are holding. You can't, I haven't given you enough information yet. I just love reading these questions and answers. Some of these moronic questions/answers kill more brain cells than alcohol.