Short fishing sounds like this one are widely used online because they give creators an instant audio shorthand for being by the water, without needing a long ambient recording. In short-form videos, memes and streams, a brief splash or reel noise can signal a catch, a miss or a joke in under a second, which suits fast editing and quick punchlines. Its popularity comes from that simplicity: it is easy to recognise, easy to place, and works across fishing content, outdoor comedy and reaction-style edits.