289 Quotes About Fishing

O, sir, doubt not that Angling is an art; is it not an art to deceive a trout with an artificial fly?

No life is so happy and so pleasant as the life of the well-govern'd angler.

Rivers and the inhabitants of the watery elements are made for wise men to contemplate and for fools to pass by without consideration.

We as songwriters are in the same position as a professional fisherman. Our fishing grounds are kind of fished out.

It is public land and we will do our best to provide recreational activities. We are looking at initially allowing kayak access, wade fishing, bicycle access and walking access on some of the interior roads.

Wherever the fish are, that's where we go.

the profound difference that divides the human race is a question of bait - whether to fish with worms or not ...

We need to keep fishing here as much as possible. But we must diversify, look at other activities. Like welcoming recreation and the tourist industry into this harbor.

I don't want problems solved for me. I want the fishing rod, not the fish.