"The bluefish are running," as they say around these parts, so my husband and I are working on our fishing techniques! Since I didn't grow up on the water, I had to re-learn how to cast this summer. It had been so long! We have also done a lot of crabbing which takes some know-how, but trust me it's not rocket science. While Greg was teaching me, I thought - why didn't we go fishing while we were dating? We should have! I really think fishing - whether out on a boat charter, from a neighborhood dock or at a public pier - is one of those rare catch-all activities that anybody can do and enjoy. It would be an awesome MIRL activity for folks meeting for the first time.

You don't have to live on or even near the ocean to go fishing. Google "where to fish" and your state or "fishing in" your state - typically your local Department of Natural Resources will have an entire page devoted to where to go and information about whether or not you need a license (it's all about time of year). Find a new friend on MIRL who's interested and make a day of it. Hit up your local bait and tackle, and get out there! It's so much fun.