After fishing a lot in my younger years, I got away from it during my 20's and early 30's. Got back into it about ten years ago. My wife and I have always had similar interests in sports, music, etc. and I think mostly she wanted to know what all the fuss was about when we got together with other couples and all the guys wanted to do was talk fishing.
She has always enjoyed the beach and the outdoors so she was anxious to give surfcasting a try. She got "hooked" when she battled and landed her first striper. She liked it for all the same reasons we men do - the anticipation, excitement of tight line, the thrill and sense of accomplishment after landing a big one (OK, I know what you're thinking, but I AM talking about fishing here).
It has had some great benefits as well - easy to make that boat buying decision, fun vacations to Block Island, Martha's Vineyard and Florida Keys. Never have to worry about finding someone else to fish with on the boat. (Actually that's not really such a problem, but it provides great flexibility.) We have also enjoyed getting my stepson and daughter into saltwater after many years in freshwater exclusively.
Some of her brightest smiles are pictutres of her with her catches. I would be remiss if I did not note that she has the family record for bluefish length.
She is sometimes puzzled by the fact that the wives of my buddies express little or no interest at all in fishing. What can I say - I am a lucky guy!
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