The economy may be struggling, but that doesn't mean fewer people are fishing. In fact, the sale of fishing licenses has risen in the past year.

According to the Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation and the American Sportfishing Association, fishing license sales have risen 7.7 percent over the same time period last year. Analysts have many theories, but most experts agree that when times are tough, people go fishing, a sport that is affordable and easy to do.

Florida is called the Fishing Capital of the World for good reason. We have some of the best freshwater fishing in the world, and when it comes to salt water, you can catch everything from snook to sailfish, sometimes even in the same day.

More International Game Fish Association records have been set in Florida than in any other state, or country for that mater. Florida also has more anglers than any other state and because of our year 'round good weather, they can fish more often than their counterparts in other regions.

 To learn more about Florida's fishing opportunities, go to www.MyFWC.com or www.FishingCapital.com.