I suspect that I am not the only one among our readership who has found fly fishing and actively uses it as a form of self-therapy. There is something about how this incredible past-time allows us to connect more deeply, not only with nature, but with ourselves, that makes it truly special. Whether on the
Category: Science
Fly Fishing Is Good for Your Brain, Part 2: ‘Flow’
This is Part 2 of an occasional series on the links between fly fishing and neuroscience. Read Part 1 here. We can be our own worst enemies. We can regret prior decisions or worry about the future almost without pause. It is all normal and is based on neuroscience. But, none of that seals our
Fly Fishing Is Good for Your Brain, Part 1: Dopamine
We live in a golden era for neuroscience. And, now, there are data that explain why we love fly fishing so much. Let me explain. As brain scanning technology has become cheaper and more ubiquitous, studies of the brain have increased. These scans show if and where areas of the brain are activated. If so,