The Outdoor Corner: The Universal Language of Fishing
July 10, 2019
“Give a man a fish, and he will be fed for the day. Teach a man to fish, and he’ll go broke with all the rods, tackle, tackle boxes, special clothing and other gear needed!”
-Jenny Madsen
Fishing is a universal language. Just take a walk down the river and you’ll see young, old, rich, poor, men and women, of all races, all side-by-side, enjoying the same activity.
It’s not uncommon to see strangers helping each other untangle line or trading tips on “what’s biting best today.” Fishing is a common opener for conversation and that makes the river a place of unity. We have one common goal there – to enjoy the hobby and be a part of nature. There’s even a difference in the atmosphere… where things are a little bit simpler, and time moves a little bit slower.
The sound of the water is soothing and relaxing and brings a sense of peace to weary visitors. There’s no denying that in this day and age, people long for that sense of simplicity and peace… that’s why the park is so busy all the time. I am not what I would consider an avid fisherwoman, though I do enjoy it. But more than anything, it’s the environment that draws me back again and again to Roaring River State Park. It’s the reason we moved here in the first place. It’s the quiet slowing of the soul that happens when you dip your line in the water, or take a walk in the woods, or sit on a bench and just watch people.
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Jenny Madsen lives in Cassville with her husband, Sam, and their two young boys. They own At The River Consignment on the square in Cassville. In her spare time, Jenny and her family enjoy many outdoor activities, especially hiking and fishing at Roaring River State Park.
“Give a man a fish, and he will be fed for the day. Teach a man to fish, and he’ll go broke with all the rods, tackle, tackle boxes, special clothing and other gear needed!”
-Jenny Madsen
Fishing is a universal language. Just take a walk down the river and you’ll see young, old, rich, poor, men and women, of all races, all side-by-side, enjoying the same activity.
It’s not uncommon to see strangers helping each other untangle line or trading tips on “what’s biting best today.” Fishing is a common opener for conversation and that makes the river a place of unity. We have one common goal there – to enjoy the hobby and be a part of nature. There’s even a difference in the atmosphere… where things are a little bit simpler, and time moves a little bit slower.
The sound of the water is soothing and relaxing and brings a sense of peace to weary visitors. There’s no denying that in this day and age, people long for that sense of simplicity and peace… that’s why the park is so busy all the time. I am not what I would consider an avid fisherwoman, though I do enjoy it. But more than anything, it’s the environment that draws me back again and again to Roaring River State Park. It’s the reason we moved here in the first place. It’s the quiet slowing of the soul that happens when you dip your line in the water, or take a walk in the woods, or sit on a bench and just watch people.
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Jenny Madsen lives in Cassville with her husband, Sam, and their two young boys. They own At The River Consignment on the square in Cassville. In her spare time, Jenny and her family enjoy many outdoor activities, especially hiking and fishing at Roaring River State Park.