Anglers, better look away now – data compiled by a debt management and advice company has revealed the pastimes that are most likely to put people’s finances in the red, and it seems that fishing is one of the worst culprits.
In fact, anglers were shown to be 70 times more likely to find themselves in debt than people that don’t pursue the sport, thanks to the high costs of bait, fishing licences and equipment, and not to mention the travel costs and far-flung fishing holidays that are a rare, yet costly treat.
The data also revealed that we spend an average total of £33,222 every year on our hobbies and interests – and that includes those that don’t go fishing. To find out which other pastimes were most likely to put people into debt, check out the infographic from Debt Free Direct for all the surprising financial facts.
