Why Taking a Fishing Trip Is Good for Your Mental Health

March 21, 2019January 14, 2019 by Earl

ANDREA ROMANO JANUARY 11, 2019 from Travel and Leisure.com

If you’re feeling down or burnt out, it might be time to get back into nature.

According to Niels Eék, psychologist and co-founder of mental wellbeing and self-development platform Remente, spending time in nature may be the key to good mental health.

“Several researchers have looked into the health benefits connected to spending time out in nature. One study specifically, which was recently published in BioScience Journal, found that daily exposure to nature can, among other things, help reduce feelings of stress and even improve your self-esteem, for up to seven hours. Reconnecting with nature can also help you become more mindful and present in the moment,” Eék said in a statement.

Moreover, a study from the University of Michigan suggests that being in nature not only improves your mood for the time, but also has positive long-term effects when it comes to depression and memory, as well as decreasing the risk of certain cancers and high blood pressure.Drinking Coffee and Alcohol Every Day Could Actually Help You Live Longer. You may want to rethink your New Year’s resolutions. A new study suggests that drinking alcohol and coffee may help you live longer.

So what should you do to boost your mental health effectively in nature? Well, there is always camping, biking and hiking, but some experts believe the best way to take care of your mind is to go on a fishing trip.

An Australian survey funded by the Recreational Fishing Initiatives Scheme reports relaxation and stress relief are the main benefits people get from recreational fishing, according to reps for Fishbrain, a mobile app and social network for people who love to fish.

The free app has attracted millions of users who have discovered fishing as their newfound self-care hobby. The app uses an interactive map to allow users to find the best places to fish, as well as record their catches, plan trips, share tips and techniques, and purchase the latest gear.

“Fishing is one of the most popular sports in the world and one of only a few truly global hobbies,” Johan Attby, CEO and founder of Fishbrain, said in a statement “With data and sophisticated technology at its core, and an engaged community as its heart, Fishbrain has become a social network that both inspires and equips users across the globe to have more fun by fishing smarter, not harder.”

So it’s easier than ever to go fishing, even if you’re a newbie, without the added stress of not catching anything.

Fishbrain’s users can attest to the mental health benefits of fishing. “Fishing has become critical to my mental health. My job as a sales/production manager can be quite stressful at times, and nothing relieves stress and centers me like fishing,” said Gabe Beaudry of Central Oregon.

“Going fishing outdoors increases your vitamin D, which helps regulate the amount of calcium and phosphate in your body, keeping your bones and teeth healthy. It boosts your immune system and has been linked to fighting depression,” added Chasten Whitfield of Cortez, Florida.

Fishing in January on the Biloxi Back Bay

March 21, 2019January 13, 2019 by Earl

We would like to take the time to thank everybody for a very productive (loads of fish and friends)..and safe 2018. (Except for the captains shark bite….) And we would like to wish everyone a Happy and safe New Year! Hope you had a joyful Christmas…Ours was GREAT spent time with family and friends.

The Biloxi Mississippi charter boat “WhipaSnapa”, finally had decent enough weather to jump off the 2019 fishing season…As predicted the fishing was little slow….as we have had an enormous amount of rain the last couple of weeks…Even the bait shops are hurting they did not have any live shrimp, but we always keep a large supply of fresh dead!!

On this day we started out couple miles west of the I-110 bridge and fished a few consistent spots..action was slow but we were able to get few nice reds in the 14 to 17 inch range in maybe an 1 1/2 hours!!

Then ran down east of the I-110 bridge where the fishing picked up quite a bit but still the smaller Reds..won’t mention the nice flounder that flopped out trying to get it in the boat.

So to make a long story short….once we found the trick and the sweet spot we boated a large number of really nice black drum and red fish. Fishing on the front side of the highway 90 bridge with a 3/8 oz lead head along with a dead shrimp drifting with the tide on bottom…good stuff

Anchored in front of the large columns with a rising tide, letting the bait fall dead in the middle of the bridge, about 10 feet under the front side would get a strike most every time! Felt really good to see the smiles and the rods bent with the drags ripping…

So load up and come on down and knock the rust off with me

LET’S GO FISHING

God Bless

Capt Earl WhipaSnapa Charters

Let’s Go Fishing!! Biloxi, Ms 1-1-2019

March 21, 2019January 1, 2019 by Earl

Well mother nature sure has been giving us heck here along the Biloxi Gulf Coast this last month or so. Lets hope it get straightened out here real soon. I’m ready to get my hook in the water how about ya’ll? Cabin fever getting to you? Lets go fishing!!! Fishing is heating up with trout, flounder, drums, reds, and they going to be hungry. So get your trip booked today!

The End of Snapper Season on the beautiful Gulf Coast-Whipasnapa Charters

March 26, 2019July 23, 2018 by Earl

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shrimp boat on the horizon whipasnapa charters

With the end of the snapper season coming a close for Biloxi, MS based Whipasnapa Charters, it has been a up an slow month catching Red Snappers. The rains kept us fishing around the Barrier Islands and the Biloxi Back Bay area, but the bites were on at both locations in the Gulf of Mexico. And then you have the shark bite….. lol.

When we did our charter boat clients to the offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, we hit them hard and ended up with some great fishing, vermilion, grouper, and of coarse the red snapper. We also caught king mackerel, jack crevalle and then more of them dang sharks.

Red Snappers Gulf of Mexico charter fishing

We had a winner in our Whipasnapa SOW Master tournament!!! Mr Randy Ingram!! He landed 22lbs of Red Snapper, way to go man!! They come from Wisconsin every year to charter fish on the WhipaSnapa. Last year the weather washed them out and we never even stepped a foot on the ole whipasnapa. Glad ya came this year Randy! See ya next year to do it again! Thanks to everybody that participated in our Snapper tournament!

Can’t forget the tons of drums, reds and the many fish caught by families that came aboard to learn a few things about the South and the Gulf Coast of Mississippi. And lets not forget all the good times catching fish too!!!

Back to school is fast approaching so lets get the last min vacation started call for a great trip you will remember for a lifetime. Whipasnapa Charters always open and ready give us a call today 228-229-6978

God Bless

Capt Earl

Shark Attack-Whipasnapa Charters

September 27, 2018July 15, 2018 by Earl

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shark attack on the whipasnapa charter boat

Well that Biloxi, Ms based charter the Whipasnapa was out of commission for a couple of days after the fourth of July. Yea after 30 years a shark got me!! I’m not going to gross ya out with pictures (but they are on facebook lol) but lets just say ouch!

But, hard to keep the captain of the Whipasnapa down!! Been doing pretty good this week foot and fish wise. Snapper been on point and drum oh man!!! In one of my clients own words —

“ Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! 1/2 day trip with excellent guide

Earl ”.

Thanks Mr. Tony its was great fishing with ya”ll!!

The next crew they wanted to catch a shark!! Oh well guess its time to get it over with lol. But, they were gone, one bite of the captain and they high tailed it out of

there bahhh! No but seriously we caught some good eating fish but no sharks for that day.

Had a great day fishing for snapper on the whipasnapa with a bunch of crazy guys from north ms minus one that could not make it. Had a lot of laughs and caught a lot of snapper, vermilion and mangroves. So all in all a great day.

Wanted to thank everyone that has called, texted, and facebooked to check on me, I am doing really good a lil ole shark not going to keep the Whipasnapa Charters down long!! Only few more days

in July open so get on down here and have some fun in the sun and pet a shark! 😉

God Bless

Capt Earl

Red Snapper, Sharks, and a Pompano!!!- Whipasnapa Charters

March 26, 2019July 2, 2018 by Earl

Inshore fishing is a great past time for first timers with little experience or if you just want a leisurely boat ride to get some of the Back Bays finest and a great pictures of sunrises, I never get use to this, breath taking.

In this ole capt’n opinion the Red and Black drum cook up just as well as the Snapper everybody needs to try it. And the shark meat oh yeah!!!! If you haven’t tried it you must come on down and catch you some.

We had some really great folks on the Whipasnapa Charter Boat this week. Glad to see everybody getting out on the water and taking a kid fishing. Good to see the next generation enjoying this as much as I do. Nothing like feeling that pull of the rod and landing something like this…. So much fun to catch even better eating!!!

To round out the weekend we went offshore to catch some snapper and boy did we hit the mark on this! Even reeled in a pompano what a beauty. All in all we were able to miss the rain and had a great haul!! Thanks everybody that came out to have a great time!!!!! God Bless and have a safe 4th of July

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Snapper Season open with a bang-Whipasnapa Charters!!!

September 28, 2018June 2, 2018 by Earl

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Well looks like the Biloxi, Ms fishing charter Whipasnapa Charters has done it again! First day of the red snapper season started a lil rough in the Gulf of Mexico but we rode it out and got some great red snappers for our troubles.

Looks like going to be a great season for snapper, grouper, vermillion and many more. Come get in our snapper pot see who going to win this!!! you never know it could be you on the front page. come on down to Biloxi, Ms get on the boat see what you can do!!!

Summer is hot hot hot in Biloxi Back Bays-Whipasnapa Charters!

September 28, 2018May 20, 2018 by Earl

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Summer is here for all you happy vacationers along the Gulf Coast. As the tempertures heat up so does the fishing aboard the Whipasnapa Charter Boat.

Fishing in the Biloxi Back Bay is great for kids of all ages, not to much experience

need but a little patients is required. On most days you will catch red and black drum, flounder, trout and a whole lot of memories.

table full of fish with the WhipaSnapa Charters

Come aboard the Whipasnapa Charters and Capt Earl will put you on the best fishing spots in the Gulf guarntee to get you hooked up with the schools of fish in the Bay.

Why Taking a Fishing Trip Is Good for Your Mental Health

Fishing in January on the Biloxi Back Bay

Let’s Go Fishing!! Biloxi, Ms 1-1-2019

The End of Snapper Season on the beautiful Gulf Coast-Whipasnapa Charters

Shark Attack-Whipasnapa Charters

“ Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! 1/2 day trip with excellent guide

Earl ”.

Red Snapper, Sharks, and a Pompano!!!- Whipasnapa Charters

Snapper Season open with a bang-Whipasnapa Charters!!!

Summer is hot hot hot in Biloxi Back Bays-Whipasnapa Charters!

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