Angling Angling, or sport fishing, is a form of recreational fishing where the primary reward is the challenge of finding and catching the fish. Sport fishing competitions give competitors a specified time and area to where they are to catch fish from. Scores are awarded for each fish caught and are depending on the fish's weight and species, and then divided by the strength of the fishing line used (so catching fish on thinner, weaker line scores additional points). The Confédération Internationale de la Pêche Sportive, the World Angling Federation, was founded in 1952. World Freshwater Championships: Men: Individual Team Women: Individual Team World Ice Fishing Championships: Individual Team World Fly Fishing Championships: Individual Team World Championships Boat Angling: Individual Team World Championships Shore Angling: Men: Individual Team Women: Individual Team World Championships Big Game Fishing Men: European Freshwater Championships: Individual Team