I am free, so I will go forth and fish – as a man alive.

Fishing enables us to get closer to nature.

People fish because they are searching for something. Often it is not for a fish.

Fly-fishing is the simplest, purest, most skilful and pleasurable way to catch a fish.

With a fly rod, anglers are not casting to a fish; rather to a circle of dreams: ripples that spread into every aspect of their lives.

Teach a man to fish and you’ve fed him for a lifetime...unless, of course, he doesn’t like sushi – then you’ll have to buy him a Kelly Kettle, hobo stove and frying pan.

Teach a man to fish and you’ve fed him for a lifetime. Unless, of course, he doesn’t like sushi – then you’ll have to buy him a Kelly Kettle, hobo stove, wok or frying pan as well.

Fishing encourages escapism.

I go fishing for reasons other than catching fish.