Izaak Walton

I love such mirth as does not make friends ashamed to look upon
one another next morning.

I love such mirth as does not make friends ashamed to look upon
one another next morning.

Oh the brave Fisher's life,
It is the best of any,
'Tis full of pleasure, void of read more

Oh the brave Fisher's life,
It is the best of any,
'Tis full of pleasure, void of strife,
And 'tis belov'd of many:
Other joys Are but toys;
Only this Lawful is,
For our skill Breeds no ill,
But content and pleasure.

I am, Sir, a brother of the angle.

I am, Sir, a brother of the angle.

No man is born an Artist nor an Angler.

No man is born an Artist nor an Angler.

And for winter fly-fishing it is as useful as an almanac out of
date.

And for winter fly-fishing it is as useful as an almanac out of
date.