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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of that which is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series read more
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of that which is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope
 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught 
of the fishes that they had read more 
 For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught 
of the fishes that they had taken:
 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were 
partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from 
henceforth, thou shalt catch men. 
Best fishing in troubled waters.
Best fishing in troubled waters.
Still he fishes that catches one.
Still he fishes that catches one.
The biggest fish he ever caught were those that got away.
The biggest fish he ever caught were those that got away.
A fishing pole is a stick with a hook at one end and a fool on the other
A fishing pole is a stick with a hook at one end and a fool on the other
 The first men that our Saviour dear
 Did choose to wait upon Him here,
  Blest fishers were; read more 
 The first men that our Saviour dear
 Did choose to wait upon Him here,
  Blest fishers were; and fish the last
   Food was, that He on earth did taste:
    I therefore strive to follow those,
     Whom He to follow Him hath chose. 
Fishing, with me, has always been an excuse to drink in the daytime
Fishing, with me, has always been an excuse to drink in the daytime
The end of fishing is not angling, but catching.
The end of fishing is not angling, but catching.