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“As no man is born an artist, so no man is born an angler.”
― The Compleat Angler, or the Contemplative Man's Recreation
― The Compleat Angler, or the Contemplative Man's Recreation
“He was fond of angling, and seemed proud of being able to like such a stupid occupation.”
― Anna Karenina
― Anna Karenina
“People fish because they are searching for something. Often it is not for a fish.”
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
“It was one of those places where mist lingers well into the day and the dawn chorus starts early.”
― Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4
― Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4
“I am an old fashioned angler seeking to fish in a peaceful and relaxing way in traditional surroundings. Other anglers are too noisy, too busy, and catch fish that might break my landing net.”
― Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4
― Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4
“When left alone with nothing but one鈥檚 emotions and inner thoughts for company, the nocturnal world can be completely overpowering.”
― Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4
― Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4
“There鈥檚 always an opportunity to fish for something 鈥� even if it鈥檚 just for laughs or ideas.”
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
“There are some pools that woo us, as if in courtship. Others challenge, as if yearning a feisty relationship.”
― Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4
― Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4
“Night fishing accentuates the atmosphere of a lake. It is as if, once darkness falls, the character of the pool announces, 鈥淚 am here.”
― Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4
― Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4
“There is a moment during every fight with a strong fish when you wonder whether it or you will win the battle.”
― Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4
― Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4
“It had been a long quest. Yet I was within casting distance of my dream.”
― Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4
― Wild Carp: Fennel's Journal No. 4
“Catching fish is secondary to the immeasurable joys of the watery world.”
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
“Traditional angling is a mindset. So,have you set your mind?”
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
“Angling is a recreation. It鈥檚 supposed to be fun.”
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
“There are a million-and-one ways to enjoy a day鈥檚 angling. Catching fish is but one of them.”
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
“It is the goings-on between bites that excites the traditional angler as much as when the float goes under.”
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
“Angling is a sport, so sporting ethics should apply.”
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
“Smile, tip your traditional hat, and enjoy your time by the water.”
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
“The act of fishing 鈥� for fish, dreams or whatever magic is available 鈥� is enough.”
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
― Traditional Angling: Fennel's Journal No. 6
“Fly-fishing is an act of hope that leads to a net full of fish and a head full of dreams.”
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
“Fly-fishing is the simplest, purest, most skilful and pleasurable way to catch a fish.”
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
“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.”
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
“Choosing to become a fly-fisher, or at least committing to being a fly-only angler, makes me feel like I鈥檓 washing away the grime from my fishing tackle to reveal the beauty of what lies beneath.”
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
“Fly-fishing encourages us to dream 鈥� of rose-tinted sunsets and lazy spring days when swallows swoop and the hedgerows are blossomed in brilliant white.”
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
“Asking an angler why he or she needs so many fishing rods is like asking a woman why she has so many pairs of shoes.”
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
“Fly-fishing in England has a sense of homeliness to it.”
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
“Shorten your line, focus your casts, and slow things down. Enjoy the magic of local fishing.”
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
“I could tell you that the flies were Ecdyonurus dispar, or Soumatti meddup, but I鈥檓 hopeless at entomology. Conclusion? 鈥楲ittle brown things fluttering above the water鈥�.”
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
― Fly Fishing: Fennel's Journal No. 5
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