I don’t think I ever chose fishing. It was just always there.
Some of my earliest memories are standing by the water with my dad and grandfather, fishing from piers, rocks and quiet shorelines.
Back then it was never about records or big fish. It was simply about being outside, listening to the water and waiting for something to happen.
As I got older, life became busier and my mind more restless. Fishing became the one place where everything slowed down. Out by a quiet lake or along a small river, time seems to disappear. Hours pass without even noticing.
Sometimes I sit there in complete silence, watching the tip of a rod, hearing birds in the trees or rain hitting the water, and it feels like the rest of the world fades away for a while.
Later in life I met my boyfriend, who introduced me to specimen and species fishing, and that changed everything. Suddenly, I started seeing fishing differently.
I became fascinated by fish behaviour, techniques and the challenge of targeting specific species and larger specimens. What started as casual fishing trips slowly turned into a passion for understanding the waters I fish and constantly learning something new.
Even though I enjoy targeting bigger fish today, some of my favourite sessions are still the simplest ones. Small rivers, quiet forest lakes, light tackle and no expectations. Sitting by the margins trying to catch a new species can honestly feel just as exciting as targeting a big fish.
That feeling of never fully knowing what might appear is a big part of why I love fishing so much.
Fishing has also taught me patience in a world where everything moves fast. In fishing, things happen in their own time.
Sometimes the best moments come completely unexpectedly… a fish you never thought you would catch, a perfect sunrise after a long night session, or simply sharing coffee and quiet moments by the water with someone who understands why you love it.
For me, fishing has never only been about fish.
It’s about curiosity, calmness, nature and those small moments you remember long after the session is over.
And even though my focus has slowly shifted towards specimen fishing and bigger fish over the years, the feeling is still the same every time I cast out and wait for the next bite.
“Long Live The Girl”
Sept 2026
Rose Mari Solberg