Fletchfishes 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2017 Took the day off today to go fishing and got skunked. New water so it shouldn't be such a disappointment, but I'm having a couple unproductive outings and it got to me. Had to look this quote up to remind myself why I love this sport. THE TESTAMENT OF A FISHERMAN Robert Traver 1964, (Judge John Voelker 1903-93) "I fish because I love to; Because I love the environs where trout are found, which are invariably beautiful, and hate the environs where crowds of people are found, which are invariably ugly; Because of all the television commercials, cocktail parties, and assorted social posturing I thus escape; Because, in a world where most men seem to spend their lives doing things they hate, my fishing is at once an endless source of delight and an act of small rebellion; Because trout do not lie or cheat and cannot be bought or bribed or impressed by power, but respond only to quietude and humility and endless patience; Because I suspect that men are going along this way for the last time, and I for one dont want to waste the trip; because mercifully there are no telephones on trout waters; Because only in the woods can I find solitude without loneliness; Because bourbon out of an old tin cup always tastes better out there; Because maybe one day I will catch a mermaid; And, finally, not because I regard fishing as being so terribly important but because I suspect that so many of the other concerns of men are equally unimportant and not nearly so much fun." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletchfishes 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2017 At least the scenery was nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSzymczyk 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2017 Amen to that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikechell 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2017 Wow! Those are a couple of beautiful shots. I go fishing because I love going fishing. Catching a fish is just icing on the cake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Poopdeck 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2017 Part of fishing is not catching at times. Not catching is a way to build excitement. Think how thrilled your going to be with the next fish you catch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David 82nd 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2017 Very nice , great words , totally agree and relate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinni 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 Spot on! Sometimes we just need that little reminder... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lesg 0 Report post Posted June 26, 2017 I have a copy of that hung above my tying desk. It helps to keep things in perspective for sure, and as Mike said a fish is a bonus. Les Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites