Inc. There is a large lake on the edge of the town where I live, and fishing is very popular. There are many fishing clubs and lots of people hang around the lake partying, people watching, roasting wieners, and fishing. There are all kinds of people, and they fish in many different ways. It is a study in human nature just to watch them.
Fishing seems to be primarily a social activity for most.
There is little evidence that they actually expect to catch fish. The fishing club is an excuse to be together and socialize. These social fisher folk talk a lot, laugh a lot and have a very good time. If their commotion spooks the fish, they don't seem to notice. Some groups fish diligently but they are clumsy.