Is angling an art, or a craft?

dezza · Jul 31, 2011

Just to put you in the picture, the definition of art is a skill that affects human intellect or emotion in some way, as music, literature, painting or sculpture does.

A craft is purely skill in making something such as the ability to perform handiwork. Being a skilled craftsman might influence the ability of a person to create great art, but not always.

But where would you put angling?

sam vimes · Jul 31, 2011

Neither craft or art as far as I'm concerned. Both produce an end product from raw materials. A craftsman produces something with a purpose. And artist produces something that has no particular purpose other than an attempt to give enjoyment to whoever experiences the resulting art.

jollyboy · Jul 31, 2011

Purely a pastime where some have a better aptitude than others.... but anyone can enjoy

Lord Paul of Sheffield · Jul 31, 2011

Neither

craft - is a cheese slice of triangle - horrid stuff and never to be eaten by anyone over 5

Art - is what beats to keep you alive

barbelboi · Jul 31, 2011

[FONT=&quot]Recreational angling is surely a sport [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Sport - An [FONT=&quot]athletic [/FONT][FONT=&quot]activity [/FONT][FONT=&quot]requiring [/FONT][FONT=&quot]skill [/FONT][FONT=&quot]or[/FONT][FONT=&quot] physical [/FONT][FONT=&quot]prowess[/FONT][FONT=&quot] and ofter of a competitive nature.[/FONT][/FONT]

jollyboy · Jul 31, 2011

Lord Paul of Sheffield said:
never to be eaten by anyone over 5

Get on.... a cream cracker sandwich with dairyleigh.......mwah

Fred Bonney · Jul 31, 2011

A hobby ?

Rest time ?

sam vimes · Jul 31, 2011

barbelboi said:
[FONT=&quot]Recreational angling is surely a sport [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Sport - An [FONT=&quot]athletic [/FONT][FONT=&quot]activity [/FONT][FONT=&quot]requiring [/FONT][FONT=&quot]skill [/FONT][FONT=&quot]or[/FONT][FONT=&quot] physical [/FONT][FONT=&quot]prowess[/FONT][FONT=&quot] and ofter of a competitive nature.[/FONT][/FONT]

I don't have a problem with angling being considered a sport. It fits well with shooting and hunting in older definitions of what sport was. In fact they were the original sports. However, I don't think shooting, fishing and hunting fits with what a modern definition of sport has become.

Fishing is a hobby, recreation or pastime that can be competitive should you choose it to be so.

jollyboy · Jul 31, 2011

Fred Bonney said:
Rest time ?

I wish...after all these years I am still like a coiled spring while fishing

Scott Whatmore · Jul 31, 2011

Fishing is neither art or craft. It is a sport.

little oik · Jul 31, 2011

I know they class it as a sport but why the hell isn't it an Olympic sport .They could have stocked the Serpentine and held the matches there ,Ice cream anyone?

geoffmaynard · Jul 31, 2011

Ron The Hat Clay said:
Just to put you in the picture, the definition of art is a skill that affects human intellect or emotion in some way, as music, literature, painting or sculpture does.

A bit subjective that definition Ron. Some art leaves many people cold. Cultural differences apply too. What Chinese people might consider artistic music sounds like a screech to Western ears.
Some angling techniques can be artistic but the most successful are those which are most productive, therefore angling is probably best described as a craft.

bennygesserit · Jul 31, 2011

its only a sport if you have to warm up first

dezza · Aug 1, 2011

But how many times in history have you heard angling described as an art?

Dear old Isaak was for ever calling angling an art.

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Ron The Hat Clay said:
Dear old Isaak was for ever calling angling an art.

"You are assured, though there be ignorant men of another belief that angling is an art, and you know that art better than others; and that this truth is demonstrated by the fruits of that pleasant labour which you enjoy - when you purpose to give rest to your mind and divest yourself of your more serious business and (which is often) dedicate a day or two to this recreation."

Is Wa.

Merv Harrison · Aug 1, 2011

Concise Oxford Dictionary...

Art..."Human creative skill or application"....."Creative activity"....."Human skill or workmanship as opposed to the work of nature"....."A skill, aptitude, or knack"

Craft..."Skill, especially in practical arts"

So's, I reckon it's a bit of both.........get off that fence Harrison you'll get splinters in your a#se.

Mr Cholmondeley-Corker (PaSC) · Aug 1, 2011

In some people's eyes, angling is a hobby that sits somewhere between train spotting and fox hunting.

Jeff Woodhouse · Aug 1, 2011

Scott Whatmore said:
Fishing is neither art or craft. It is a sport.

I agree with Scott. Look on Ebay, fishing isn't under "Arts and Crafts", it's under 'Sporting goods'. The lord of the internet hath spoken!

Simon K · Aug 1, 2011

Neither art, craft or sport.

It's a past-time or hobby.

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