A study performed in 2007 by RBFF revealed that people are more likely to choose boat fishing rather than fishing or boating as a separate form of recreation.
The study was based on 3 categories, Boater, Angler and Boating Angler.
The study showed that people are more attracted to the idea of boat fishing rather than fishing only. The study also revealed that people are more likely to buy a boat to fish rather than buying a boat just for recreation purposes.
The study revealed that fishermen who do not currently own a boat are actively looking around to buy one and the purchase is likely to happen within the next 12 months.
Those who boat fish are also more likely to have a different perspective on the environment rather than those who just fish or own a boat for general recreation.
The study showed that fishing motivates people to get out on the water in a boat and that more than half of all boats sold, are bought for deep sea fishing.
The idea of the study was to reveal which market would be better promoted. Boating or Fishing, however, the study revealed that there was a greater market for Boat Fishing as people who like to fish are...