Fishermen don't see it that way. There is a difference.
Fish are free, but only for a while.
They swim around in the lake day after day without asking for a dime in return. But that's where the free ride ends. Anglers believe something as rewarding and beloved as fishing for a meal ought to be worth at least several thousand dollars every few years. I am pleased to report I am slightly below average in this business of throwing money at fish. One might realize catching fish is rather expensive.