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The changing landscape of fishing

Date: 09/07/2018 | Source: http://cottagelife.com

Fishing is a pastime passed down for generations. It's a great way to spend time with a loved one or have a quiet morning to yourself. The purpose of fishing seems to have changed over time, however. Cottage life said, "Sure, without catch-and-release and tight quotas, the lakes of cottage country would be depleted. And yes, more people fish at the cottage for contemplation now than for calories. But there’s still great fishing to be had." How often do you throw back what you catch? Have you noticed a shift in the reasons people go fishing in Kawartha Lakes? 

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