#Nipclub goes fishing August 19th

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Fishing is a prehistoric practice.  Our ancestors fished in lakes, rivers, ponds and even oceans, basically, wherever it was possible.  Fishing is intertwined with the development of the human species. In eastern Africa, fragments of fish were discovered with the remains of early humanoids near a shallow lake. The remains date back over 500,000 years.  From that period forward there is evidence that fish have been used for food and a wide range of other needs.

There are many kinds of fishing, ranging from subsistence fishing for survival; to recreational fishing for pleasure, competition or just for occasionally feeding ones family; to commercial fishing for profit.    

Studies have confirmed the connection between being in nature and health improvement.  Fishing helps relieve stress, lower blood pressure and strengthen the immune system.   

Fishing can foster intergenerational relationships when grandparents and parents teach children how to fish.

Of course, one of the best parts of fishing is eating, whether cooked or not!  At our Japanese Food pawty last week we sampled sushi.  This week we're cooking.  To this day, in Wisconsin, Friday night means Fish Fry, with Perch, Walleye, Blue gill and Cod topping the list.  Grilling over an open fire is another great option.

 

This week at #nipclub we're going recreational fishing.  Pick your pleasure.  Whether you enjoy noodling for catfish in the shallows of the Midwest and South, to angling with rod & reel in your favorite lake or fishing hole, to fly fishing (a different type of angling) along your favorite river or stream, we've got the gear for you.  Just let @realfakegator or @kittehboi know what you need. 

                  @georgetheduck at his secret fishing hole  @timhoyt14 waiting for the fish to bite 

                            @3phibotticelli's Sadie & @HarveyButtonNZ  fly fishing

Want to try surf fishing along the ocean shore?  We can set you up!

@kittehboi surf fishes with "friends"

   Want to go big-game fishing for Tuna, Billfish (Marlin, Swordfish, Sailfish) or Sharks?  Then join up with @Slinky_The_Cat and his Big Tuna  

  

                                                                  Big Tuna Fishing Tours 

                                                          owner & guide @Slinky_The_Cat

Big Tuna fishing tour boat

Customers saving their strength for when the hook the big one

Big Tuna Fishing Tour guarantees a good time even if the fish aren't biting.

 

We have a few spears and crossbows for those of you who want to try your hand/paw/wing at spear and bow fishing.  

Check back with us this winter when we return to the frozen lakes for ice fishing.

            @kconlon1 shows off the tools of his trade...fish bottle openers

@WinstonTabby conducts his own test on how fishing helps to relieve stress

@EddieBabyCat shows the dangers of noodling fish

and also an unusual case where fishing is NOT good for your health

 does NOT lower blood pressure

and is NOT relaxing

Drinks & Noms

Just a sampling of the food available on the Big Tuna Fishing Tour bus

Go Ahead And Drink Like a Fish!!

Bucket of beer

Your choice of drink in a Hawaiian Fish Tiki mug

Fish themed Wines

Brandy Old Fashioned sweet 

Classic Wisconsin fish fry accompaniment

Spicy Goldfish snack

Sri Lankan Fish Roti (fish in rolled flatbread)

Fish Curry

Grilled Red Snapper taco

     

                                                                                                                          

Classic Wisconsin Fish Fry

Delicacies from the sea

Swedish Fish cupcakes

Seaside cupcakes

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